Loula
Every Loula since 1880 — 654 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Loula
Loula is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #8,149 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 654 American babies have been named Loula. Its peak came in 1884, when 17 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the late 1800s.
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 Loula stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Loula year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | #8,149 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 10 | #10,041 |
| 2022 | 8 | #11,824 |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 7 | #13,242 |
| 2018 | 6 | #14,916 |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | 8 | #12,424 |
| 2015 | 9 | #11,484 |
| 2014 | 9 | #11,551 |
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| 1945 | 6 | #4,322 |
| 1940 | 5 | #4,760 |
| 1935 | 6 | #4,026 |
| 1930 | 5 | #4,952 |
| 1925 | 13 | #2,708 |
| 1920 | 11 | #3,014 |
| 1915 | 11 | #2,625 |
| 1910 | 7 | #2,040 |
| 1905 | 8 | #1,487 |
| 1900 | 5 | #2,096 |
| 1895 | 9 | #1,171 |
| 1890 | 10 | #910 |
| 1885 | 12 | #646 |
| 1880 | 13 | #483 |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Loula in 2025?
Loula ranked #8,149 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Loula?
654 babies have been named Loula in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Loula most popular?
Loula peaked in 1884, when 17 newborns received the name.
Is Loula a boy or girl name?
Loula is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Loula rising or falling?
Loula is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.