Holding steady.
Popularity of Lota since 1881
Babies named Lota per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1912, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Lota's real moment was 1881.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 45 |
| 1890s | 76 |
| 1900s | 92 |
| 1910s | 137 |
| 1920s | 124 |
| 1930s | 80 |
| 1940s | 32 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lota is an exceedingly rare feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1881, when it reached its peak usage with just 5 babies given the name. The name's trajectory has been stable at near-zero usage ever since, with no recorded births in 2025 and a 1-in-N incidence too small to calculate. Lota belongs to the 1880s decade and has not seen a revival. Historically, it was never associated with any particular U.S. state, as top states data are unavailable. For parents drawn to short, vintage names with a soft sound, Lota offers a truly unique choice, though its origin remains uncertain.
Lota is of uncertain origin. It may have emerged as a feminine given name in the 19th century, possibly as a variant of Lotta or Lottie, which are diminutives of Charlotte. Alternatively, it could be a feminine form of Lote, a rare name of debated derivation. The name saw modest use in the United States in the early 1880s, with its peak recorded in 1881, but has since fallen out of common usage.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Lota
Names that share Lota's style, for a brother or sister.
