Total births
1,442
Unisex name · since 1913
La
La has 1,442 recorded births since 1913 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1990 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 1,442
- total births
- 1913–2007
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
1,442 girls have been named La since 1913, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show La recorded 1,442 times among girls since 1913, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1913 to 2007.
- 1,442 total births
- 1913–2007 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 30% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,442 girls have been named La since 1913, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2007.
- 1,442
- total births
- 1913–2007
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named La was born in this single decade.
1990
Single peak year
80 babies were named La in 1990 - its busiest year on record.
La's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
La splits its recorded history at 1968: 78% of all births land in the more recent half, 22% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1913 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1990 peak of 80 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
La at a glance
Last recorded 2007Peak year
1990
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1913
La popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1913–2007
- Peak year (1990)
- 80
- Annual births at peak, across 95 years of records
La popularity over time - boys
314 total births recorded since 1926 (La as boys' name)
La by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was La's strongest decade.
432 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
La births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 21
1910s
21 births
- 1920s 46
1920s
46 births
- 1930s 77
1930s
77 births
- 1940s 47
1940s
47 births
- 1950s 30
1950s
30 births
- 1960s 153
1960s
153 births
- 1970s
1970s
250 births
- 1980s
1980s
304 births
- 1990s
1990s
432 births
- 2000s 82
2000s
82 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 432 births (30% of all-time use).
How La compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to La's total volume
La vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
La by state
Where La concentrates geographically, total births since 1913
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 116 | 8.0% |
| #2 | California | | 103 | 7.1% |
| #3 | Pennsylvania | | 89 | 6.2% |
| #4 | New York | | 65 | 4.5% |
| #5 | South Carolina | | 40 | 2.8% |
| #6 | Arkansas | | 35 | 2.4% |
| #7 | Arizona | | 28 | 1.9% |
| #8 | Wisconsin | | 28 | 1.9% |
Texas share of La's total US births 8.0%
Even split
116 of 1,442 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 12 reporting states.
La appears in 12 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name La? ▼
1,442 babies have been named La since 1913. It was last recorded in 2007. The peak year was 1990 with 80 births.
When was La most popular? ▼
La was most popular in the 1990s decade with 432 total births. The single peak year was 1990.
Where is La most popular? ▼
The top states for the name La are Texas (116 births), California (103 births), Pennsylvania (89 births).
Is La a unisex name? ▼
Yes, La is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 1,442 births, and as a boy's name it has 314 births.
How long has the name La been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked La since 1913 -- 95 years through the most recent 2007 data.
What names are similar to La? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Laura, Lauren, Laurie, Layla, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with La's data
- La's decade-level peak was the 1990s (432 total births); usage has since declined to 82 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Las (116 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring La
Nearby Names Like La
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to La
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Laurie Girl
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Layla Girl
#37 129,136 births
Lana Girl
#374 57,434 births
Compare La side by side: La vs Laura La vs Lauren La vs Laurie
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1913–2007 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "La: Baby Name Since 1913 - 1,442 Births, Peak 1990." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/la. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for La draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.