How popular is the name Lota in 2025?

Lota is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.

When was the name Lota most popular?

Lota peaked in 1881, reaching #679 among US girl names.

Lota will almost certainly be the only one in school.

girl name

Lota entered the US charts in 1881, peaked at #679 in 1881, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#679

peak (1881)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Lota are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Lota alive today was born around 1915, making them about 110 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Lota in 2025?: Lota is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
When was the name Lota most popular?: Lota peaked in 1881, reaching #679 among US girl names.
Will my child share the name Lota with classmates?: Lota will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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