Holding steady.
Popularity of Loda since 1882
Babies named Loda per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1916, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Loda's real moment was 1882.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 10 |
| 1890s | 26 |
| 1900s | 8 |
| 1910s | 63 |
| 1920s | 39 |
| 1930s | 15 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Loda is a rare name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1882, its peak year of usage. Though its exact meaning is unknown, it may be derived from Philomena or Lola. The name has not ranked in the top 1000 since the 1880s and remains a unique choice. As of the latest data in 2025, Loda does not have a recorded frequency (one-in-N value is null), indicating fewer than five births in recent years. Its trajectory is stable, with no revival in modern times, and no top states recorded for its use. Parents seeking an obscure historical name might consider Loda.
Loda appears in late 19th-century U.S. records but has unclear origins. It may be a diminutive of Philomena, which means 'lover of strength' in Greek, or an elaboration of Lola, a Spanish nickname for Dolores. Alternatively, it could be an invented name or a respelling of Loda, a surname of German origin. Its rare use makes a definitive derivation impossible.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lolo, Lo
Sibling names for Loda
Names that share Loda's style, for a brother or sister.
