Lola Girl

Popularity: #261 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: LOH-lah /ˈloʊ.lə/

Origin: Spanish; English; French

Meaning: Spanish: sorrows; English: strong woman; French: well spoken

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Lola has its origins in the Spanish language, derived from the diminutive form of the name Dolores, which means "sorrows" or "pains" in Spanish. Dolores itself is derived from the Latin word "dolor," which carries the same meaning.

The name Dolores is often associated with the Virgin Mary, specifically in the title "Nuestra Señora de los Dolores" (Our Lady of Sorrows), a title that reflects the suffering of Mary during the crucifixion of Jesus. This connection to religious and cultural themes has contributed to the name's historical significance.

Lola began to gain recognition in the 19th century, particularly in Spanish-speaking countries, where it was embraced as a standalone name. The name's popularity was further solidified through various cultural expressions, including literature and music.

Notably, the character Lola in the 1940s song "Lola" by The Kinks, while not directly related to the name's origins, contributed to its broader cultural resonance. The name has also appeared in various works of literature and film, often symbolizing femininity, charm, and allure.

Throughout history, Lola has been associated with strong female figures and has been used in various cultural contexts, from Spanish folklore to modern media. Its enduring appeal can be attributed to its melodic sound and the emotional depth associated with its etymological roots.

The name Lola, while simple, encapsulates a rich tapestry of cultural and historical significance that reflects both personal and collective narratives.

Famous people named Lola

In this section, you will find notable people named Lola. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Lola who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Lola who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Lola Bunny is a cartoon character best known for Space Jam and Looney Tunes productions.

Lola Falana is a singer, dancer, and actress best known for The New Bill Cosby Show, The Lola Falana Show, and her performances in Las Vegas.

Lola Albright is an actress and singer best known for Peter Gunn, The Magic of Lassie, and The Wayward Girl.

Fictional characters named Lola

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Lola Bunny is a fictional character from the Looney Tunes franchise. She is a skilled basketball player and the love interest of Bugs Bunny.

Lola is a fictional character from the animated series Big Mouth. They are a confident and outspoken teenager navigating the challenges of adolescence.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Lola, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Lola. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Lola was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Lola has ranked as high as #243 nationally, which occurred in 1919, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Illinois, New York, and Alabama.

In the past 5 years the name Lola has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Lola is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Lola was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Lola.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 1,132 0 1,132
2024 1,161 0 1,161
2023 1,193 0 1,193
2022 1,202 0 1,202
2021 1,193 0 1,193
2020 1,262 0 1,262
2019 1,298 0 1,298
2018 1,361 0 1,361
2017 1,339 0 1,339
2016 1,390 0 1,390
2015 1,458 0 1,458
2014 1,390 0 1,390
2013 1,493 0 1,493
2012 1,382 0 1,382
2011 1,313 0 1,313
2010 1,476 0 1,476
2009 1,465 0 1,465
2008 1,410 0 1,410
2007 1,262 0 1,262
2006 1,197 0 1,197
2005 843 0 843
2004 556 0 556
2003 436 0 436
2002 321 0 321
2001 182 0 182
2000 145 0 145
1999 72 0 72
1998 63 0 63
1997 68 0 68
1996 40 0 40
1995 45 0 45
1994 40 0 40
1993 31 0 31
1992 52 0 52
1991 47 0 47
1990 70 0 70
1989 57 0 57
1988 73 0 73
1987 74 0 74
1986 67 0 67
1985 68 0 68
1984 67 0 67
1983 83 0 83
1982 109 0 109
1981 105 0 105
1980 150 0 150
1979 136 0 136
1978 153 0 153
1977 132 0 132
1976 200 0 200
1975 152 0 152
1974 154 0 154
1973 159 0 159
1972 154 0 154
1971 181 0 181
1970 170 0 170
1969 172 0 172
1968 186 0 186
1967 186 0 186
1966 229 0 229
1965 278 0 278
1964 338 0 338
1963 325 0 325
1962 340 0 340
1961 398 0 398
1960 412 0 412
1959 485 0 485
1958 434 0 434
1957 483 0 483
1956 520 0 520
1955 632 0 632
1954 556 0 556
1953 534 0 534
1952 617 0 617
1951 651 0 651
1950 630 0 630
1949 620 0 620
1948 663 0 663
1947 711 0 711
1946 700 0 700
1945 689 0 689
1944 831 6 825
1943 831 6 825
1942 900 11 889
1941 842 7 835
1940 876 9 867
1939 847 7 840
1938 901 6 895
1937 871 5 866
1936 965 5 960
1935 957 6 951
1934 1,099 8 1,091
1933 1,129 6 1,123
1932 1,200 6 1,194
1931 1,210 10 1,200
1930 1,277 6 1,271
1929 1,274 6 1,268
1928 1,305 10 1,295
1927 1,541 9 1,532
1926 1,452 12 1,440
1925 1,479 9 1,470
1924 1,546 8 1,538
1923 1,521 8 1,513
1922 1,489 11 1,478
1921 1,548 8 1,540
1920 1,591 11 1,580
1919 1,623 6 1,617
1918 1,574 7 1,567
1917 1,493 0 1,493
1916 1,378 6 1,372
1915 1,427 7 1,420
1914 1,036 5 1,031
1913 971 6 965
1912 909 6 903
1911 718 6 712
1910 685 0 685
1909 634 0 634
1908 623 0 623
1907 639 0 639
1906 616 0 616
1905 624 0 624
1904 624 0 624
1903 547 0 547
1902 572 7 565
1901 501 8 493
1900 584 0 584
1899 442 5 437
1898 534 0 534
1897 487 0 487
1896 455 5 450
1895 451 5 446
1894 407 0 407
1893 385 0 385
1892 388 0 388
1891 337 0 337
1890 346 0 346
1889 312 0 312
1888 304 0 304
1887 246 0 246
1886 191 0 191
1885 191 0 191
1884 197 0 197
1883 172 0 172
1882 174 0 174
1881 129 0 129
1880 138 0 138

Top States for Lola (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 118
10%
TX 74
7%
FL 69
6%
NY 63
6%
OH 47
4%
UT 43
4%
MI 41
4%
IL 40
4%
TN 37
3%
GA 36
3%
MN 35
3%
IN 31
3%
CO 30
3%
WA 29
3%
NJ 29
3%
VA 28
2%
PA 28
2%
AZ 28
2%
NC 26
2%
MA 24
2%
MO 23
2%
OK 22
2%
WI 19
2%
LA 17
2%
SC 17
2%
OR 15
1%
AL 15
1%
IA 15
1%
CT 14
1%
MD 14
1%
AR 13
1%
ID 13
1%
NE 11
1%
KS 10
1%
NM 9
1%
MT 8
1%
MS 7
1%
KY 7
1%
ND 7
1%
DC 6
1%
AK 5
0%
NV 5
0%