GirlEnglish origin

Lola: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

A sorrowful yet strong name with spirited charm.

Origin
English
Syllables
2
Current rank
#240
Peak
#99 in 1904

Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1880: #11718801900: #11419001910: #12019101920: #14719201930: #16219301940: #20319401950: #31019501960: #48319601970: #81719701980: #98619801990: #196419902000: #131720002005: #37320052010: #21120102015: #22420152020: #2402020#1#1964

What Lola Means

Lola is a girl name of English origin. A sorrowful yet strong name with spirited charm.

How Popular Lola Is

Lola currently ranks #240 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #99 in 1904. It has held steady.

Good to Know About Lola

  • Lola broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #99 in 1904.
  • Lola has been a top 100 name across 175+ years of American history.
  • Lola is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
  • It has a vintage charm that's making a stylish comeback.

Names Like Lola

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Sibling Names for Lola

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Questions About Lola

What does Lola mean?

Lola is a girl name of English origin. A sorrowful yet strong name with spirited charm.

How popular is Lola?

Lola currently ranks #240 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #99 in 1904. It has held steady.

Where does Lola come from?

Lola comes from English roots. Lola broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #99 in 1904.

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