La
boy nameLa entered the US charts in 1926, peaked at #2909 in 1992, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1926–2025
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rank today
#2909
peak (1992)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #3834 |
| 1950s | #3037 |
| 1960s | #3660 |
| 1970s | #4298 |
| 1980s | #5392 |
| 1990s | #4832 |
| 2000s | #10331 |
| 2010s | #12222 |
| 2020s | #8990 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named La are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical La alive today was born around 1991, making them about 34 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 boy names.
- When was the name La most popular?
- La peaked in 1992, reaching #2909 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name La with classmates?
- La will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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