Lola

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Lola is a Spanish diminutive of Dolores, meaning 'sorrows,' though it has evolved into a standalone name with a playful, spirited identity. The name carries a vintage charm that has been embraced across cultures, particularly in Spanish-speaking countries.

Current Popularity

#275 for girls

in the United States (2025)

Projected 2026: #279, likely #257 to #301

↗Declining

Popularity over time

188019502020
Recent years · births per year

Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 1,122. How this is calculated

Yearly values
  • 2011: 1,313
  • 2012: 1,382
  • 2013: 1,493
  • 2014: 1,390
  • 2015: 1,458
  • 2016: 1,390
  • 2017: 1,339
  • 2018: 1,361
  • 2019: 1,298
  • 2020: 1,262
  • 2021: 1,193
  • 2022: 1,202
  • 2023: 1,193
  • 2024: 1,161
  • 2025: 1,132
  • 2026 (projected): 1,122

Good to Know

Common nicknames: Lo, Lolly, Lolo
  • •Easy to spell and pronounce in most languages
  • •Has a flirty, confident reputation partly due to cultural references
  • •Works well as both a full name and nickname
  • •Short and sweet with strong international appeal

Famous People

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Lola Falana

Singer and actress

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Lola Kirke

Actress and musician

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Lola Bunny

Iconic Looney Tunes character

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Lola Montez

19th-century dancer and actress

Statistics

96,892

Total births since 1880

1919

Peak year

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