Lola

Lola: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl nameSpanish origin#275 in 2025

Pronunciation (IPA): /หˆlษ™สŠlษ™/ ยท /หˆloสŠlษ™/

Meaning and origin of Lola

  • A female given name from Spanish.

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish Lola.

How popular is Lola?

#275girls, 2025
1,132U.S. babies in 2025
#99peak rank (1904)
97,167babies since 1880

Since 1880, 96,892 girls and 275 boys in the U.S. have been named Lola (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #99 in 1904. Its highest rank for boys was #820 in 1901. In 2025 it ranked #275 for girls, with 1,132 babies given the name.

188019201960200020251,623 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880โ€“2025 (SSA)

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Lola FAQ

What does the name Lola mean?

A female given name from Spanish. Borrowed from Spanish Lola.

What is the origin of the name Lola?

Lola is listed as a name of Spanish origin.

How popular is the name Lola?

Since 1880, 96,892 girls and 275 boys in the U.S. have been named Lola (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #99 in 1904. Its highest rank for boys was #820 in 1901. In 2025 it ranked #275 for girls, with 1,132 babies given the name.

Is Lola a boy or girl name?

Lola is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 96,892 girls and 275 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ€“2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.