Total births
1,312
Girls' name · since 1911
Lahoma
Since 1911, U.S. Social Security records show 1,312 babies named Lahoma, peaking in 1968. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,312
- total births
- 1911–1983
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 23%
- born in that decade
Lahoma sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 1,312 recorded since 1911.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Lahoma has been recorded 1,312 times among girls since 1911, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1911 to 1983.
- 1,312 total births
- 1911–1983 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 23% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,312 girls have been named Lahoma since 1911, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1983.
- 1,312
- total births
- 1911–1983
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 23%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
23% of everyone ever named Lahoma was born in this single decade.
1968
Single peak year
109 babies were named Lahoma in 1968 - its busiest year on record.
Lahoma's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Lahoma's full recorded timeline at 1946, 40% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 60% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1961, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1968 peak of 109 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Lahoma at a glance
Last recorded 1983Peak year
1968
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1911
Lahoma popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1911–1983
- Peak year (1968)
- 109
- Annual births at peak, across 73 years of records
Lahoma by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Lahoma's strongest decade.
302 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 23% of all-time use.
Lahoma births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
206 births
- 1920s
1920s
302 births
- 1930s
1930s
184 births
- 1940s
1940s
141 births
- 1950s 85
1950s
85 births
- 1960s
1960s
207 births
- 1970s
1970s
170 births
- 1980s 17
1980s
17 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 302 births (23% of all-time use).
How Lahoma 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 Lahoma's total volume
Lahoma vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Lahoma by state
Where Lahoma concentrates geographically, total births since 1911
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Oklahoma | | 393 | 30.0% |
| #2 | Texas | | 43 | 3.3% |
| #3 | West Virginia | | 37 | 2.8% |
| #4 | Louisiana | | 20 | 1.5% |
| #5 | North Carolina | | 14 | 1.1% |
| #6 | Florida | | 8 | 0.6% |
| #7 | South Carolina | | 7 | 0.5% |
| #8 | Georgia | | 6 | 0.5% |
Oklahoma share of Lahoma's total US births 30.0%
Even split
393 of 1,312 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 12 reporting states.
Lahoma appears in 12 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lahoma? ▼
Since 1911, Social Security records show 1,312 babies named Lahoma. The most recent recorded year was 1983. Its busiest year on record was 1968, with 109 births.
When was Lahoma most popular? ▼
Lahoma was most popular in the 1920s decade with 302 total births. The single peak year was 1968.
Where is Lahoma most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lahoma are Oklahoma (393 births), Texas (43 births), West Virginia (37 births).
How long has the name Lahoma been used? ▼
Lahoma has been recorded in Social Security data since 1911, spanning 73 years of data through 1983.
What names are similar to Lahoma? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lahna, Lahela, Lahari, Lahana, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Lahoma's data
- Lahoma's decade-level peak was the 1920s (302 total births); usage has since declined to 17 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Oklahoma records the most Lahomas (393 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Oklahoma 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 Lahoma
Nearby Names Like Lahoma
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lahoma
Lahna Girl
#7664 490 births
Lahela Girl
#9154 230 births
Lahari Girl
136 births
Lahana Girl
31 births
Lahni Girl
21 births
Compare Lahoma side by side: Lahoma vs Lahna Lahoma vs Lahela Lahoma vs Lahari
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1911–1983 (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. "Lahoma: Baby Name Since 1911 - 1,312 Births, Peak 1968." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lahoma. 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 Lahoma 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 July 2026.