Lolita
The name is from Spanish Lolita, diminutive of Lola, from the given name Dolores.
Every Lolita since 1890 — 8,664 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lolita
Lolita is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #10,564 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1890, 8,664 American babies have been named Lolita. Its peak came in 1963, when 432 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Lolita stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lolita year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #10,564 |
| 2024 | 8 | #11,730 |
| 2023 | 14 | #7,874 |
| 2022 | 11 | #9,400 |
| 2021 | 10 | #10,009 |
| 2020 | 14 | #7,798 |
| 2019 | 17 | #6,910 |
| 2018 | 17 | #6,973 |
| 2017 | 16 | #7,292 |
| 2016 | 12 | #9,196 |
| 2015 | 19 | #6,613 |
| 2014 | 17 | #7,185 |
| 2013 | 21 | #6,156 |
| 2012 | 28 | #5,052 |
| 2011 | 21 | #6,259 |
| 2010 | 11 | #10,201 |
| 2009 | 30 | #4,890 |
| 2008 | 26 | #5,521 |
| 2007 | 30 | #4,893 |
| 2006 | 26 | #5,319 |
| 2005 | 18 | #6,709 |
| 2004 | 23 | #5,477 |
| 2003 | 27 | #4,758 |
| 2002 | 11 | #9,216 |
| 2001 | 21 | #5,478 |
| 2000 | 21 | #5,417 |
| 1995 | 19 | #5,142 |
| 1990 | 36 | #3,120 |
| 1985 | 45 | #2,275 |
| 1980 | 94 | #1,348 |
| 1975 | 113 | #1,050 |
| 1970 | 218 | #709 |
| 1965 | 227 | #651 |
| 1960 | 98 | #1,091 |
| 1955 | 110 | #943 |
| 1950 | 85 | #993 |
| 1945 | 63 | #977 |
| 1940 | 83 | #778 |
| 1935 | 57 | #920 |
| 1930 | 90 | #740 |
| 1925 | 60 | #965 |
| 1920 | 53 | #1,024 |
| 1915 | 31 | #1,274 |
| 1910 | 13 | #1,303 |
| 1905 | 18 | #888 |
| 1900 | 8 | #1,512 |
| 1895 | 8 | #1,254 |
| 1890 | 5 | #1,434 |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Lolita
- Lolita Torres Actor · 1929–2002
- Lolita Flores Actor · b. 1958
- Lolita Davidovich Actor · b. 1961
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lolita mean?
The name is from Spanish Lolita, diminutive of Lola, from the given name Dolores.
How popular is the name Lolita in 2025?
Lolita ranked #10,564 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lolita?
8,664 babies have been named Lolita in the United States since 1890, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lolita most popular?
Lolita peaked in 1963, when 432 newborns received the name.
Is Lolita a boy or girl name?
Lolita is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lolita rising or falling?
Lolita is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Lolita?
Well-known people named Lolita include Lolita Torres (actor), Lolita Flores (actor), Lolita Davidovich (actor).