Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Lola.
National Rank (2025)
#275
All-Time Peak Rank
#99 (1904)
Total U.S. Births
96,892
Unisex Distribution0.3% Boy / 99.7% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Lola Vibe: This choice is considered a Declining Classic. A previously dominant name currently experiencing a prolonged generational cooling period.
📖 The Story Behind Lola
According to SSA data, Lola achieved its highest historical rank of #99 in 1904. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1919 with 1,617 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 22.4%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Lola scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-22.4% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,617Births in 1919
Years in Top 100
1yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:2,054
1890s:4,217
1900s:5,949
1910s:11,765
1920s:14,654
1930s:10,391
1940s:7,624
1950s:5,542
1960s:2,864
1970s:1,591
1980s:853
1990s:528
2000s:7,817
2010s:13,900
2020s:7,143
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesLo-la
Letter Count4 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 1.4% of SSA names. Starts with L, a letter used by only 5.7% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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