Lola

Lola is a Spanish girl's name. A diminutive of Dolores meaning "sorrows". Despite its meaning, its playful sound has a spirited, vintage quality.

How popular is Lola in the United States?

In 2024, 1,155 girls in the United States were named Lola, making it the 273rd most popular girl's name that year.

Its position has held steady, at 236th a decade earlier.

Its busiest year on record was 1919, with 1,623 births.

Records for Lola go back to 1880, and 96,020 babies have been given the name since.

What Lola means and where it comes from

A diminutive of Dolores meaning "sorrows". Despite its meaning, its playful sound has a spirited, vintage quality.

Lola is of Spanish origin, described as vintage in style.

Is Lola a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for girls — 1,155 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

Sibling name ideas for Lola

Names of the same origin for a brother, most common first.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Lola mean?

A diminutive of Dolores meaning "sorrows". Despite its meaning, its playful sound has a spirited, vintage quality.

Where does the name Lola come from?

Lola is of Spanish origin, and is usually described as vintage in style.

How popular is Lola in the United States?

In 2024, 1,155 girls in the United States were named Lola, making it the 273rd most popular girl's name that year.

Is Lola a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for girls — 1,155 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

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