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Boy’s name · US records 1880–2024

Lou

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Lou appeared in the US boy naming records from 1880 through 2024, reaching its highest point in 2023. It is a 1-syllable boy name ranked #1312 by total recorded use. Common spelling relatives include Lew, Lue, Lu.

#1312boy rank
2023peak year
1syllables

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