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Girl’s name · US records 1880–2024

Lou

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Lou appeared in the US girl naming records from 1880 through 2024, reaching its highest point in 1954. It is a 1-syllable girl name ranked #579 by total recorded use. Common spelling relatives include Lue, Lu, Lew.

#579girl rank
1954peak year
1syllables

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