Holding steady.
Popularity of Lott since 1882
Babies named Lott per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1921, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Lott's real moment was 1888.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 11 |
| 1890s | 0 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 15 |
| 1920s | 38 |
| 1930s | 12 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 19 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lott is a rare given name that saw its highest usage in the late 19th century, with a peak recorded year in 1888. Despite a stable trajectory, the name has not re-entered common use, and data from 2025 shows no births recorded under this name. Its origins are uncertain, possibly derived from the biblical Lot or as a diminutive, but it has remained a historical curiosity rather than a contemporary choice.
Lott is likely a variant of the biblical name Lot, meaning 'covering' in Hebrew, or a pet form of names ending in -lott such as Charlotte. It was occasionally used as a given name in the 19th century, particularly in the United States, but remains rare.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Lot
Sibling names for Lott
Names that share Lott's style, for a brother or sister.
