Lola Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Lola is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Lola?
Lola is spelled L-O-L-A. The name has 4 letters.
Lola at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Lola is a diminutive form of the Spanish name Dolores, which means “sorrows.”
- Origin
- Lola is a short form of the Spanish name Dolores.
- Pronunciation
- LOH-lah · 2 syllables
Lola Popularity in 2025
Rank#275
Recorded Births1,132
- Girls usage fell 4 places to #275 and recorded 29 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Lola Mean?
Lola is a diminutive form of the Spanish name Dolores, which means “sorrows.”
Origin: Lola is a short form of the Spanish name Dolores.
How Do You Pronounce Lola?
PronunciationLOH-lah
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Lola?
- History
- Lola is used as a given name in Spanish-speaking countries and has become popular in various regions.
Lola Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 1,132 | #275 |
| 2024 | Girls | 1,161 | #271 |
| 2023 | Girls | 1,193 | #261 |
| 2022 | Girls | 1,202 | #262 |
| 2021 | Girls | 1,193 | #258 |
| 2020 | Girls | 1,262 | #236 |
| 2019 | Girls | 1,298 | #245 |
| 2018 | Girls | 1,361 | #238 |
| 2017 | Girls | 1,339 | #239 |
| 2016 | Girls | 1,390 | #233 |
| 2015 | Girls | 1,458 | #224 |
| 2014 | Girls | 1,390 | #236 |
| 2013 | Girls | 1,493 | #213 |
| 2012 | Girls | 1,382 | #231 |
| 2011 | Girls | 1,313 | #243 |
| 2010 | Girls | 1,476 | #211 |
| 2009 | Girls | 1,465 | #222 |
| 2008 | Girls | 1,410 | #246 |
| 2007 | Girls | 1,262 | #270 |
| 2006 | Girls | 1,197 | #279 |
| 2005 | Girls | 843 | #374 |
| 2004 | Girls | 556 | #515 |
| 2003 | Girls | 436 | #615 |
| 2002 | Girls | 321 | #752 |
When Was Lola Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1919 · Girls
1,617 recorded births
National rank #142
1920 · Girls
1,580 recorded births
National rank #147
1918 · Girls
1,567 recorded births
National rank #146
1921 · Girls
1,540 recorded births
National rank #157
Where Lola Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MN | #102 | 48 |
| HI | #114 | 7 |
| UT | #126 | 35 |
| MO | #178 | 34 |
| SD | #188 | 6 |
| AZ | #199 | 34 |
| MI | #209 | 43 |
| CO | #209 | 29 |