Lo Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationLOH / loʊChinese; English
Meaning
Chinese: happy; English: short form of names like Lorenzo
Historical & Cultural Background
In Chinese culture, the name Lo can be associated with happiness and joy. It is often used as a surname as well. In English-speaking contexts, Lo is sometimes a diminutive or short form of longer names, particularly Lorenzo. The name has gained some popularity as a standalone name in recent years.
Trend Summary
Lo has seen a modest rise in popularity as a unique name choice in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Loe
- Loh
International Variants
- Lo (Chinese)
- Lorenzo (Italian)
- Loren (Spanish)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Lo was first seen in the United States in 1982. Lo has ranked as high as #1144 nationally, which occurred in 1987, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Lo has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Lo (1987)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1997 | 5 |