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Luellen

Quick answerLuellen is a feminine given name combining "Lu" (possibly from Louise, meaning "famous warrior" in Germanic) with "Ellen" (derived from Helen, meaning "bright" or "shining" in Greek).

Germanic and Greek · Girl · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#9,040
TrendVintage
Peak year1948
Syllables2
OriginGermanic and Greek
LanguageEnglish
CultureAmerican
Letters7
Numerology9 Chaldean 3
Global rank#3,090

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Luellen

Luellen is a feminine given name combining "Lu" (possibly from Louise, meaning "famous warrior" in Germanic) with "Ellen" (derived from Helen, meaning "bright" or "shining" in Greek).

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Etymology

Luellen is a feminine given name combining "Lu" (possibly from Louise, meaning "famous warrior" in Germanic) with "Ellen" (derived from Helen, meaning "bright" or "shining" in Greek). The name emerged primarily in English-speaking cultures during the 19th and 20th centuries, particularly in the United States, with no significant historical figures of note.

Luellen currently ranks #9,040 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1948.

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