NAME PROFILE
Lolita
Lolita is a diminutive form of the name Dolores, which means 'sorrows' in Spanish. The name has a playful and innocent connotation, often associated with youthful charm and vivacity. It evokes a sense of nostalgia and complexity, as it has been popularized in literature and culture.
Key Stats
| Total births | 8,664 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1963 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1914 |
| Most recent | 2023 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | Spanish |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 29%IL — 29%NY — 16%LA — 15%OH — 10%
Notable People
Lolita Lebrón (Puerto Rican nationalist and activist) · Lolita Davidovich (Actress, *Gods and Monsters*) · Lolita Holloway (Singer, known for 'Love Sensation') · Lolita Lempicka (Fashion designer) · Lolita Chakrabarti (Playwright and actress)
Nicknames & Diminutives
Lola
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