US Popularity:557
Origin:Spanish
Meaning:Sorrows
Lola is a feminine name of Spanish origin, meaning "sorrows." It is a shortened version of the name Dolores which derived from a Spanish title given to the Virgin Mary, Nuestra Señora de los Dolores, which translates to "Our Lady of Sorrows." This biblical name carries the message that understanding the sorrows in life is necessary in order to experience joy—a lesson that will help baby Lola to be in tune with their emotions.
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Common Nicknames for Lola

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How Popular Is The Name Lola?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Lola is currently #145 on The Bump
Girl:Lola is currently #101 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Lola is currently #557 in U.S. births
Girl:Lola is currently #263 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#263
in 2023
- 1
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data

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Sources

  • 100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg 206

  • Online Etymology Dictionary, Lola, August 2023

  • Online Etymology Dictionary, Dolores, August 2023

  • Ancestry, Dolores Family History

  • Name Doctor, Lola

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