How Many People Are Named Loleta?

Complete statistics for the name Loleta: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Loleta
Very Rare
Old French

Loleta is a rare, vintage name that means 'oath' in Old French, making it a name steeped in history. Only 474 people in the US today carry this name, which equates to just 1 in 695,521 Americans having it. The majority of Loletas are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.

~474
Living in US
1 in 695,521
Americans
1923
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Oath
🌐
Origin
Old French
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 2
Personality Traits
Dignified Traditional Refined
2
Life Path Number

Life-path number 2 symbolizes balance, harmony, and cooperation.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,826
Worldwide Bearers
#137,083
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
1,062
🇵🇭 Philippines
566
🇲🇼 Malawi
296
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
291
🇯🇲 Jamaica
198
🇪🇬 Egypt
152
🇧🇧 Barbados
110
🇮🇳 India
28
🇬🇧 England
21
🇿🇲 Zambia
11

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
474 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 83
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
197
Would be 30–60 (19%)
824
Would be over 60 (81%)

All 1,021 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1923

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
87
Classic Feel
84
Modern Appeal
16
International
91

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Loleta Through the Generations

Loleta, a name that echoes the elegance of the early 20th century, peaked in popularity in 1923 with 27 births. Today, it's a name that's largely embraced by older generations, with 81% of those named Loleta being over 60 years old. This trend suggests that Loleta remains a cherished, timeless choice among its bearers, maintaining a stable presence through the decades despite its very rare status.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 15

✨ Similar Names to Loleta

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Loleta's Old French roots

📄 About the Name Loleta

How Many People Have the Name Loleta?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 474 people in the United States currently share the name Loleta. That works out to roughly 1 in every 695,521 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Loleta a Common or Rare Name?

Loleta is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Loleta Mean?

Loleta means "oath" and comes from Old French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Loleta in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Loleta Most Popular?

The name Loleta reached peak popularity in 1923, with 27 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Loleta?

Approximately 474 people named Loleta live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,021. That works out to roughly 1 in 695,521 Americans.

Is Loleta a rare name?

Loleta is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 695,521 Americans has this name.

What does the name Loleta mean?

Loleta means "oath" and comes from Old French origins.

Is Loleta more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Loleta are male and 100% are female.

When was Loleta most popular?

Loleta peaked in 1923 with 27 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US474
All-Time Births1,021
1 in X1 in 695,521
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age83
Peak Year1923
World Rank#137,083
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.