Lola
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Sorrows, strong woman
Origin: Spanish
Popularity: Ranked #275 in 2025 with 1,132 babies born.
History: Lola surged in the 2010s-2020s. The Kinks' 'Lola' was a groundbreaking song about gender and identity decades before it became mainstream. 'Whatever Lola Wants, Lola Gets' from Damn Yankees defined confident femininity. The name carries mischief, confidence, and a history of challenging norms. Lola means the girl who plays by her own rules.
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Lola? About 1 in 2,940 babies born in 2025 were named Lola, or roughly 3.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Lola
What does the name Lola mean?
Lola means “Sorrows, strong woman” from Spanish roots.
What is the origin of the name Lola?
Lola has Spanish origin. The traditional meaning is “Sorrows, strong woman”.
How popular is Lola?
Lola ranked #275 in 2025 — given to 1,132 babies that year.
When was Lola most popular?
Lola peaked in 1919 with 1,617 babies registered that year.
Is Lola a boy or girl name?
Lola is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Lolas in registered births are female.
Is the name Lola rising or falling in popularity?
Lola has fallen 38 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #237 in 2020 to #275 in 2025.
How long has Lola been recorded?
Lola appears in birth records across 146 years — from 1880 through 2025.