Total births
1,778
Girls' name · since 1884
Lala
1,778 babies named Lala in U.S. Social Security records since 1884, with the highest year being 1921. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #7608
- among girls today
- 1,778
- born since 1884
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 57%
- more common than other girls
1,778 babies have been named Lala since 1884, making it today's #7608 girls' name.
Lala has 1,778 recorded births among girls since 1884, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #7608 as of the latest data, more common than 57% of girls, busiest in the 1920s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1884 to 2025.
- #7608 among girls today
- 1,778 born since 1884
- 1920s peak decade
- 57% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Lala is currently the #7608 girls' name in America, more common than 57% of girls - 1,778 born since 1884, peaking in the 1920s.
- #7608
- among girls today
- 1,778
- born since 1884
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 57%
- more common than other girls
Lala vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#7608
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 57% of names given to girls today.
1920s
Peak decade
19% of everyone ever named Lala was born in this single decade.
1921
Single peak year
39 babies were named Lala in 1921 - its busiest year on record.
How Lala compares
1,778 Top 23% higher than 77% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Lala's all-time total is 5x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Lala | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,778 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 39 | 48 | 19,840 |
Lala's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Lala's SSA record in two at 1945 and the more recent half accounts for 33% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 67%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1965, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1921 peak of 39, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Lala at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1921
Current rank
#7,608
Active since
1884
Lala popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1884–2025
- Peak year (1921)
- 39
- Annual births at peak, across 142 years of records
Lala by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Lala's strongest decade.
335 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 19% of all-time use.
Lala births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 44
1880s
44 births
- 1890s 119
1890s
119 births
- 1900s
1900s
138 births
- 1910s
1910s
278 births
- 1920s
1920s
335 births
- 1930s
1930s
194 births
- 1940s
1940s
148 births
- 1950s 96
1950s
96 births
- 1960s 68
1960s
68 births
- 1970s 36
1970s
36 births
- 1980s 39
1980s
39 births
- 1990s 21
1990s
21 births
- 2000s 94
2000s
94 births
- 2010s 106
2010s
106 births
- 2020s 62
2020s
62 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 335 births (19% of all-time use).
How Lala 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 Lala's total volume
Lala vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Lala by state
Where Lala concentrates geographically, total births since 1884
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 103 | 5.8% |
| #2 | New Mexico | | 62 | 3.5% |
| #3 | North Carolina | | 56 | 3.1% |
| #4 | Kentucky | | 5 | 0.3% |
| #5 | Virginia | | 5 | 0.3% |
Texas share of Lala's total US births 5.8%
Even split
103 of 1,778 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lala? ▼
1,778 babies have been named Lala since 1884. It currently ranks #7608 among girls. The peak year was 1921 with 39 births.
When was Lala most popular? ▼
Lala was most popular in the 1920s decade with 335 total births. The single peak year was 1921.
Where is Lala most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lala are Texas (103 births), New Mexico (62 births), North Carolina (56 births).
How long has the name Lala been used? ▼
Records for Lala go back to 1884, giving 142 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Lala? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lalita, Lalah, Lalani, Lalia, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Lala's data
- Lala's decade-level peak was the 1920s (335 total births); usage has since declined to 62 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Lalas (103 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 Lala
Nearby Names Like Lala
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lala
Lalita Girl
782 births
Lalah Girl
457 births
Lalani Girl
#4694 385 births
Lalia Girl
#13509 351 births
Lalla Girl
324 births
Compare Lala side by side: Lala vs Lalita Lala vs Lalah Lala vs Lalani
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Lala
Maebelle #7607
1,218 births · Peak 1917
Olivette #7609
788 births · Peak 1920
Claribel #7606
2,977 births · Peak 1984
Jetta #7610
2,254 births · Peak 2009
Nana #7605
2,530 births · Peak 2000
Concetta #7611
14,193 births · Peak 1924
Lauretta #7604
9,710 births · Peak 1915
Arena #7612
494 births · Peak 2014
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, 1884–2025 (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. "Lala: #7608 Girls' Name - 1,778 Births, Peak 1921." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lala. 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 Lala 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.