Holding steady.
Popularity of Loleta since 1908
Babies named Loleta per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1923, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Loleta's real moment was 1914.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 142 |
| 1920s | 197 |
| 1930s | 141 |
| 1940s | 141 |
| 1950s | 123 |
| 1960s | 119 |
| 1970s | 119 |
| 1980s | 34 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Loleta is a rare American name that first appeared in official records in 1908, with its peak popularity in 1914. It exemplifies the early 20th-century fashion for feminizing and elaborating names with the 'eta' suffix, similar to Loretta or Lisetta. Despite its lack of a clear etymology, Loleta carries a vintage charm, with a trajectory that has remained stable and rare since its brief period of modest use. The name was given to a small number of girls each year in the 1910s and has never been recorded in top state rankings. Today, it remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking an obscure vintage name.
Loleta first appeared in the United States around the early 20th century, likely as a creative variant of Lola or Lolita, which themselves are diminutives of Dolores (Spanish for 'sorrows'). The 'eta' ending echoes other feminine coinages of the era. The name saw modest use in the 1910s, peaking in 1914, but has since faded from common usage.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lola, Letty, Leta
Variants: Loletta, Lolette
Sibling names for Loleta
Names that share Loleta's style, for a brother or sister.
