Luann
Luann is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Combination of Lu (famous warrior) and Ann (favor or grace).
Origin and history
Luann is an English compound name combining Lou (from Louise or Luella) and Ann. It gained popularity in the mid-20th century in the United States alongside other blended names. Today, it is relatively uncommon for modern American newborns.
Popularity in the United States
15,506 babies in the United States have been named Luann since 1880. It ranks #1251 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2041.
States where it is most popular
- PA (11.1 %)
- MN (9.7 %)
- WI (8.5 %)
- NY (8.3 %)
- OH (7.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 41 |
| 1930-1940 | 459 |
| 1940-1950 | 867 |
| 1950-1960 | 8,621 |
| 1960-1970 | 4,116 |
| 1970-1980 | 763 |
| 1980-1990 | 241 |
| 1990-2000 | 130 |
| 2000-2010 | 108 |
| 2010-2019 | 100 |
| 2020-2029 | 60 |
Famous people named Luann
- Luann de Lesseps: Television Personality, Singer
- Luann Rife: Journalist
Nicknames
Lu, Lulu, Annie
Fun facts
- Luann emerged during a peak era of creating blended names in the United States during the 1940s and 1950s.
- Luann is the title and lead character of a popular syndicated newspaper comic strip created by Greg Evans in 1985.