La
girl nameLa entered the US charts in 1913, peaked at #1796 in 1990, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1913–2025
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rank today
#1796
peak (1990)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3384 |
| 1920s | #4208 |
| 1930s | #3187 |
| 1940s | #4055 |
| 1950s | #5331 |
| 1960s | #3870 |
| 1970s | #2958 |
| 1980s | #3687 |
| 1990s | #3282 |
| 2000s | #10722 |
Living bearers
About 1,300 people named La are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical La alive today was born around 1982, making them about 43 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name La in 2025?
- La is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name La most popular?
- La peaked in 1990, reaching #1796 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name La with classmates?
- La will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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