Lola
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Sorrow; Lady; Strong Woman
Background: The name Lola originates from the Spanish name 'Dolores,' which means 'sorrow.' It is often used as a diminutive form of Dolores. In English, Lola is also recognized as an independent name. The name is derived from the Latin term 'femina,' which refers to a 'lady' or 'woman,' and is sometimes associated with qualities of strength.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#388
Total births
96,020
Most popular decade
1910s
(35,442 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-36 ranks)
Years in Top 100
1
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
0.3% male
99.7% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1895
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #1,079
- Peak year
- 1926
- Peak year births
- 12
- Peak rank
- #2,436
- Most recent year
- 1944
- Recent year births
- 6
- Recent rank
- #3,109
Female
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 138
- First year rank
- #117
- Peak year
- 1919
- Peak year births
- 1,617
- Peak rank
- #142
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 1,155
- Recent rank
- #272
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).