Holding steady, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Lopaka since 1979
Babies named Lopaka per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 7 |
| 1980s | 25 |
| 1990s | 46 |
| 2000s | 35 |
| 2010s | 16 |
| 2020s | 10 |
Meaning & origin
Lopaka first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1979 and saw its peak popularity in 1997, when it ranked highest. Its trajectory has been stable in recent decades, remaining an uncommon choice. As of 2025, Lopaka ranks 12,008 nationally, with a 1-in-341,615 incidence rate. The name is most often considered a Hawaiian adaptation of Robert, but its etymology is debated, and independent Hawaiian origins cannot be ruled out. It has no recorded top states by frequency, suggesting its use is scattered across the country.
Lopaka is a Hawaiian name of debated origin. It is most commonly considered a Hawaiian adaptation of the English name Robert, derived from the Germanic elements 'hrod' (fame) and 'beraht' (bright). However, some sources suggest it may have independent Hawaiian roots. The name began appearing in U.S. birth records in 1979 and saw its greatest use in the 1990s, peaking in 1997.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lop, Loka
Variants: Lopaka
Sibling names for Lopaka
Names that share Lopaka's style, for a brother or sister.
