Lahoma
A feminine name likely derived from the Choctaw Indigenous American words "laua" meaning "beloved" and "homma" meaning "red".
Name Census estimates that about 499 living Americans carry the first name Lahoma. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lahoma today is around 63 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lahoma births was 1968 (109 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lahoma. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
499
~ 1 in 686,882 Americans
Peak year
1968
109 babies that year
Average age
63
years old
1983 SSA rank
#8,527
Tracked since 1911
Popularity
Lahoma: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lahoma from the 1910s through to the 1980s, spanning 8 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 302 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lahoma by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Lahoma during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lahomas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 12 states and territories. Oklahoma, Texas, West Virginia recorded the most babies named Lahoma, while Virginia, Pennsylvania, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 46 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Lahoma
The name Lahoma originated from the Choctaw language, a Native American language spoken by the Choctaw people of the Southeastern United States. The name is derived from the Choctaw words "laha" meaning "great" and "homma" meaning "red." Together, "Lahoma" can be interpreted as "great red" or "crimson."
Lahoma was likely first used as a place name, referring to various locations or settlements within the traditional Choctaw homelands. The name gained wider recognition in the late 19th century, particularly after the establishment of the town of Lahoma in Garfield County, Oklahoma, in 1892. This town was named after a prominent Choctaw leader, Chief Lahoma.
While the name Lahoma does not have a long recorded history in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it has been documented in various historical records related to the Choctaw Nation and the state of Oklahoma. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name was in reference to Chief Lahoma, who played a significant role in the negotiations and relocation of the Choctaw people to Oklahoma during the Trail of Tears in the 1830s.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Lahoma, though most records are from the 20th century onwards. One of the earliest recorded individuals was Lahoma Ellis (1890-1979), a Choctaw educator and activist who worked tirelessly to preserve the Choctaw language and culture.
Another notable figure was Lahoma Opunui (1905-1981), a Hawaiian-born hula dancer and teacher who helped revive and promote the traditional art of hula. She was widely recognized for her expertise and contributions to preserving Hawaiian cultural heritage.
In the field of literature, Lahoma Bethune (1923-2016) was an influential Choctaw author and playwright. Her works, such as "Bright Path" and "Chahta Unauthorized Biography," explored the experiences and struggles of Native American communities.
Lahoma Vaughan (1914-2009) was a notable American artist and painter, known for her vibrant depictions of Native American life and landscapes. Her works were widely exhibited and celebrated during her lifetime.
In the realm of sports, Lahoma Majors (1928-2007) was a professional baseball player who played for various teams in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League during the 1940s and 1950s.
While these are just a few examples, the name Lahoma has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions over the years, each contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural and historical narratives associated with this name of Native American origin.
People
Lahoma + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lahoma as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Lahoma: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lahoma?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 499 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lahoma going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 686,882 US residents.
Is Lahoma a common name?
We classify Lahoma as "Very Rare". It ranks above 84.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,312 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lahoma most popular?
The single biggest year for Lahoma was 1968, when 109 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lahoma is about 63 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Lahoma a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lahoma in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.