Total births
466
Girls' name · since 1971
Lotoya
Since 1971, U.S. Social Security records show 466 babies named Lotoya, peaking in 1984. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 466
- total births
- 1971–1991
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 64%
- born in that decade
466 girls have been named Lotoya since 1971, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Lotoya has been recorded 466 times among girls since 1971, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1971 to 1991.
- 466 total births
- 1971–1991 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 64% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
466 girls have been named Lotoya since 1971, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1991.
- 466
- total births
- 1971–1991
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 64%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
64% of everyone ever named Lotoya was born in this single decade.
1984
Single peak year
48 babies were named Lotoya in 1984 - its busiest year on record.
Lotoya's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Lotoya's SSA record in two at 1982 and the more recent half accounts for 53% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 47%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1971, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1984 peak of 48, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Lotoya at a glance
Last recorded 1991Peak year
1984
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1971
Lotoya popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1971–1991
- Peak year (1984)
- 48
- Annual births at peak, across 21 years of records
Lotoya by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Lotoya's strongest decade.
296 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 64% of all-time use.
Lotoya births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
147 births
- 1980s
1980s
296 births
- 1990s 23
1990s
23 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 296 births (64% of all-time use).
Lotoya by state
Where Lotoya concentrates geographically, total births since 1971
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 17 | 3.6% |
| #2 | California | | 6 | 1.3% |
| #3 | Florida | | 6 | 1.3% |
| #4 | Georgia | | 5 | 1.1% |
| #5 | Louisiana | | 5 | 1.1% |
| #6 | Maryland | | 5 | 1.1% |
| #7 | New York | | 5 | 1.1% |
Illinois share of Lotoya's total US births 3.6%
Even split
17 of 466 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lotoya? ▼
Lotoya has been given to 466 babies in the U.S. since 1971, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1991. 48 babies were born in 1984, its single highest year.
When was Lotoya most popular? ▼
Lotoya was most popular in the 1980s decade with 296 total births. The single peak year was 1984.
Where is Lotoya most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lotoya are Illinois (17 births), California (6 births), Florida (6 births).
How long has the name Lotoya been used? ▼
Lotoya has been recorded in Social Security data since 1971, spanning 21 years of data through 1991.
What names are similar to Lotoya? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lottie, Lotus, Lota, Lotta, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Lotoya's data
- Lotoya's decade-level peak was the 1980s (296 total births); usage has since declined to 23 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Illinois records the most Lotoyas (17 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Illinois 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 Lotoya
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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, 1971–1991 (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. "Lotoya: Baby Name Since 1971 - 466 Births, Peak 1984." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lotoya. 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 Lotoya 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.