Lolita
Girl nameLolita has been given to 8,664 babies in the U.S. since 1890. It peaked in 1963.
Meaning & origin /ləʊlˈli.tə/
The name is from Spanish Lolita, diminutive of Lola, from the given name Dolores. The noun derives from the name: see the etymology at lolita for details.
Origin: Spanish
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
8,664
Peak year
1963 (432 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1890
10-year trend
▼ -53%
Gender split
All girls
Rank through the decades
Lolita's rank among U.S. girl names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Girls rank |
|---|---|
| 1925 | #965 |
| 1950 | #993 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Lolita.
FAQ
How popular is the name Lolita?
Lolita has been given to 8,664 babies in the U.S. since 1890. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Lolita peak?
Lolita peaked in 1963, when 432 babies were given the name.
Is Lolita a girl or boy name?
Lolita is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Lolita are girls).
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