Lotta
girl nameLotta entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #366 in 1883, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#366
peak (1883)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #502 |
| 1890s | #1128 |
| 1900s | #1552 |
| 1910s | #2866 |
| 1920s | #3789 |
| 1930s | #3972 |
| 1940s | #4655 |
| 1950s | #4812 |
| 2000s | #12429 |
| 2010s | #16215 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Lotta are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Lotta alive today was born around 1898, making them about 127 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Lotta in 2025?
- Lotta is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Lotta most popular?
- Lotta peaked in 1883, reaching #366 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Lotta with classmates?
- Lotta will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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