Total births
782
Girls' name · since 1947
Lalita
Since 1947, U.S. Social Security records show 782 babies named Lalita, peaking in 1979. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 782
- total births
- 1947–2023
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
782 girls have been named Lalita since 1947, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Lalita recorded 782 times among girls since 1947, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1947 to 2023.
- 782 total births
- 1947–2023 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 24% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
782 girls have been named Lalita since 1947, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2023.
- 782
- total births
- 1947–2023
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
24% of everyone ever named Lalita was born in this single decade.
1979
Single peak year
32 babies were named Lalita in 1979 - its busiest year on record.
Lalita's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Lalita's SSA record in two at 1985 and the more recent half accounts for 41% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 59%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1949, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1979 peak of 32, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Lalita at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
1979
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1947
Lalita popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1947–2023
- Peak year (1979)
- 32
- Annual births at peak, across 77 years of records
Lalita by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Lalita's strongest decade.
187 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 24% of all-time use.
Lalita births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 12
1940s
12 births
- 1950s 48
1950s
48 births
- 1960s
1960s
103 births
- 1970s
1970s
182 births
- 1980s
1980s
187 births
- 1990s
1990s
78 births
- 2000s 72
2000s
72 births
- 2010s 73
2010s
73 births
- 2020s 27
2020s
27 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 187 births (24% of all-time use).
How Lalita 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 Lalita's total volume
Lalita vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Lalita by state
Where Lalita concentrates geographically, total births since 1947
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 7 | 0.9% |
California share of Lalita's total US births 0.9%
7 of 782 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lalita? ▼
782 babies have been named Lalita since 1947. It was last recorded in 2023. The peak year was 1979 with 32 births.
When was Lalita most popular? ▼
Lalita was most popular in the 1980s decade with 187 total births. The single peak year was 1979.
Where is Lalita most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lalita are California (7 births).
How long has the name Lalita been used? ▼
Lalita has been recorded in Social Security data since 1947, spanning 77 years of data through 2023.
What names are similar to Lalita? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lala, Lalah, Lalani, Lalia, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Lalita's data
- Lalita's decade-level peak was the 1980s (187 total births); usage has since declined to 27 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Lalitas (7 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Lalita
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lalita
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Lalah Girl
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Lalani Girl
#4694 385 births
Lalia Girl
#13509 351 births
Lalla Girl
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Compare Lalita side by side: Lalita vs Lala Lalita vs Lalah Lalita vs Lalani
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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, 1947–2023 (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. "Lalita: Baby Name Since 1947 - 782 Births, Peak 1979." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lalita. 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 Lalita 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.