Holding steady.
Popularity of Loida since 1933
Babies named Loida per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1994, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Loida's real moment was 1976.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 12 |
| 1940s | 20 |
| 1950s | 76 |
| 1960s | 121 |
| 1970s | 130 |
| 1980s | 101 |
| 1990s | 100 |
| 2000s | 75 |
| 2010s | 33 |
| 2020s | 27 |
Meaning & origin
Loida is a rare name in the United States, first recorded in 1933. Its peak year was 1976, during which it saw modest use, but since then it has declined sharply. In recent years, the name has remained stable in its low frequency, with an incidence of less than 1 in 1 million newborns in the latest year. The name's origins are debated, but it is most likely a Spanish or Italian diminutive of Luisa or a similar name. Though never widely popular, Loida carries a distinctive vintage charm for those seeking an uncommon name with a soft, feminine sound. Top states in its peak decades included California, Texas, and Florida, reflecting its Hispanic cultural roots.
Loida is a name of uncertain derivation. It may be a Spanish or Italian short form of names like Loísa or Luisa, ultimately rooted in Germanic *Hludwig (fame + war), but its independent use is modern. In the United States, it has been recorded since the early 1930s, with a peak in the 1970s, though it has never been common.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Loi, Lola
Variants: Loída
Sibling names for Loida
Names that share Loida's style, for a brother or sister.
