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Lodema

lo-DEE-mə · of uncertain origin; possibly a variant of Lodema or a feminine form of Lodema, with no widely accepted meaning

Peak popularity
1890
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Lodema since 1890

Babies named Lodema per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1929, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Lodema's real moment was 1890.

81523192019602000Most births 1929Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1890s19
1900s29
1910s120
1920s166
1930s99
1940s49
1950s16
1960s0
1970s0
1980s0
1990s0
2000s0
2010s0
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Lodema is an exceedingly rare American name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1890, its peak year. The name never entered common use; even at its highest, the number of annual births was negligible, and it does not appear in the Social Security Administration's ranked lists for any year. The trajectory of Lodema's usage is stable in its rarity: it has never experienced a revival or notable increase. Its top states, while not recorded for this name, would likely reflect a scattered distribution given its infrequency. Despite its obscurity, Lodema represents a curious artifact of late-19th-century naming trends, possibly a creative elaboration or variant of another name of the era, such as Lodema.

Lodema is a rare name of uncertain origin, first recorded in the United States in the late 19th century. It may be a variant or elaboration of the name Lodema, which itself has obscure roots and may have been coined in the 19th century. The name never gained widespread use, appearing sporadically in U.S. records during the 1890s and occasionally thereafter.

Sibling names for Lodema

Names that share Lodema's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Louisa, Edith, Mabel, Clara, Ada

Brothers: Elmer, Oscar, Albert, Walter, Ira

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Lodema mean?
The meaning of Lodema is uncertain. It is a rare name, likely of American origin, first recorded in the 1890s.
How popular is the name Lodema today?
Lodema is not currently in widespread use. According to Social Security data, its peak usage was in the 1890s, and it has been consistently rare since then, with no recent ranking.
Is Lodema a boy or girl name?
Lodema is typically used for girls, based on historical U.S. birth records.