Total births
106
Boys' name · since 1882
Lott
Since 1882, U.S. Social Security records show 106 babies named Lott, peaking in 1921. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 106
- total births
- 1882–1994
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
106 boys have been named Lott since 1882, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Lott has been recorded 106 times among boys since 1882, though it is not among the currently most-used boys 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 1882 to 1994.
- 106 total births
- 1882–1994 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 36% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
106 boys have been named Lott since 1882, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1994.
- 106
- total births
- 1882–1994
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Lott was born in this single decade.
1921
Single peak year
10 babies were named Lott in 1921 - its busiest year on record.
Lott's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Lott's full recorded timeline at 1927, 52% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 48% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1882, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1921 peak of 10 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Lott at a glance
Last recorded 1994Peak year
1921
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1882
Lott popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1882–1994
- Peak year (1921)
- 10
- Annual births at peak, across 113 years of records
Lott by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Lott's strongest decade.
38 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Lott births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 11
1880s
11 births
- 1910s 15
1910s
15 births
- 1920s
1920s
38 births
- 1930s 12
1930s
12 births
- 1940s 5
1940s
5 births
- 1950s
1950s
19 births
- 1990s 6
1990s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 38 births (36% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lott? ▼
106 babies have been named Lott since 1882. It was last recorded in 1994. The peak year was 1921 with 10 births.
When was Lott most popular? ▼
Lott was most popular in the 1920s decade with 38 total births. The single peak year was 1921.
How long has the name Lott been used? ▼
Records for Lott go back to 1882, giving 113 years of history through 1994.
What names are similar to Lott? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lotus, Lottie, Lothar, Lot, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Lott's data
- Lott's decade-level peak was the 1920s (38 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Lott
Nearby Names Like Lott
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lott
Lotus Boy
#4915 212 births
Lottie Boy
133 births
Lothar Boy
68 births
Lot Boy
62 births
Lotanna Boy
#7672 56 births
Compare Lott side by side: Lott vs Lotus Lott vs Lottie Lott vs Lothar
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1882–1994 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Lott: Baby Name Since 1882 - 106 Births, Peak 1921." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lott. 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 Lott 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.