Total births
2,766
Unisex name · since 1896
Lotus
Lotus has 2,766 recorded births since 1896 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2023 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #1649
- among girls today
- 2,766
- born since 1896
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 91%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Lotus is the #1649 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 2,766 recorded since 1896.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Lotus has been recorded 2,766 times among girls since 1896, currently ranked #1649 nationally and more common than 91% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1896 to 2025.
- #1649 among girls today
- 2,766 born since 1896
- 2010s peak decade
- 91% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Lotus is currently the #1649 unisex name in America, more common than 91% of girls - 2,766 born since 1896, peaking in the 2010s.
- #1649
- among girls today
- 2,766
- born since 1896
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 91%
- more common than other girls
Lotus vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#1649
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 91% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Lotus was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
140 babies were named Lotus in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Lotus compares
2,766 Top 18% higher than 82% 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
Lotus's all-time total is 7x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Lotus | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,766 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 140 | 48 | 19,840 |
Lotus's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Lotus's full recorded timeline at 1957, 74% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 26% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1897, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2023 peak of 140 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Lotus at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2023
Current rank
#1,649
Active since
1896
Lotus popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1896–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 140
- Annual births at peak, across 130 years of records
Lotus popularity over time - boys
212 total births recorded since 1915 (Lotus as boys' name)
Lotus by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Lotus's strongest decade.
834 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Lotus births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 16
1890s
16 births
- 1900s 26
1900s
26 births
- 1910s 160
1910s
160 births
- 1920s 213
1920s
213 births
- 1930s 161
1930s
161 births
- 1940s 89
1940s
89 births
- 1950s 77
1950s
77 births
- 1960s 23
1960s
23 births
- 1970s 46
1970s
46 births
- 1980s 34
1980s
34 births
- 1990s 56
1990s
56 births
- 2000s 314
2000s
314 births
- 2010s
2010s
834 births
- 2020s
2020s
717 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 834 births (30% of all-time use).
How Lotus 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 Lotus's total volume
Lotus vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Lotus by state
Where Lotus concentrates geographically, total births since 1896
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 297 | 10.7% |
| #2 | Texas | | 103 | 3.7% |
| #3 | New York | | 96 | 3.5% |
| #4 | Georgia | | 59 | 2.1% |
| #5 | Florida | | 57 | 2.1% |
| #6 | Ohio | | 57 | 2.1% |
| #7 | Virginia | | 24 | 0.9% |
| #8 | Arizona | | 23 | 0.8% |
California share of Lotus's total US births 10.7%
Even split
297 of 2,766 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 18 reporting states.
Lotus appears in 18 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lotus? ▼
2,766 babies have been named Lotus since 1896. It currently ranks #1649 among girls. The peak year was 2023 with 140 births.
When was Lotus most popular? ▼
Lotus was most popular in the 2010s decade with 834 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Lotus most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lotus are California (297 births), Texas (103 births), New York (96 births).
Is Lotus a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Lotus is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 2,766 births, and as a boy's name it has 212 births.
How long has the name Lotus been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Lotus since 1896 -- 130 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Lotus? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lottie, Lota, Lotta, Lotoya, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Lotus's data
- Lotus's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (834 total births) through the 2020s (717) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Lotuss (297 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 Lotus
Nearby Names Like Lotus
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lotus
Lottie Girl
#676 48,352 births
Lota Girl
586 births
Lotta Girl
499 births
Lotoya Girl
466 births
Lotte Girl
#8023 94 births
Compare Lotus side by side: Lotus vs Lottie Lotus vs Lota Lotus vs Lotta
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Lotus
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, 1896–2025 (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. "Lotus: #1649 Unisex Name - 2,766 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lotus. 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 Lotus 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.