Lolan
A name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the French word "lolange".
Name Census estimates that about 16 living Americans carry the first name Lolan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Lolan today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lolan births was 2024 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lolan. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Lolan with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Lolan. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
16
~ 1 in 21,422,146 Americans
Peak year
2024
15 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,044
Tracked since 1932
Popularity
Lolan: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lolan from the 1930s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 15 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lolan 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 Lolan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Lolan
The name Lolan is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that dates back to the 2nd millennium BCE. The name is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "lola," which means "swinging" or "unsteady." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who was perceived as being restless or constantly on the move.
In ancient Hindu texts, such as the Rig Veda, there are references to the name Lolan being used as a descriptive term for certain celestial bodies or natural phenomena that exhibited a swinging or oscillating motion. However, there is no clear evidence of the name being used as a personal name during this early period.
The first recorded instances of Lolan being used as a given name can be traced back to the medieval period in India. One of the earliest known individuals with this name was Lolan Pandey, a renowned scholar and poet who lived in the 13th century CE. He is credited with writing several influential works on Sanskrit grammar and literature.
Another notable figure bearing the name Lolan was Lolan Singh, a Rajput warrior and chieftain who lived in the 16th century CE. He played a significant role in the defense of the Mewar region against the Mughal Empire and is celebrated for his bravery and loyalty to the Mewar kingdom.
In the 18th century, Lolan Prasad was a renowned Indian mathematician and astronomer. He made significant contributions to the field of mathematics and is particularly known for his work on the calculation of planetary positions and the development of astronomical tables.
Moving into the modern era, Lolan Nanda was an Indian freedom fighter and political activist who participated in the Indian independence movement against British colonial rule. He was born in 1900 and played an active role in the non-violent resistance led by Mahatma Gandhi.
Lolan Vijayan, born in 1955, is a contemporary Indian writer and journalist who has authored several novels and short stories in the Malayalam language. His works often explore themes of social injustice and the struggles of marginalized communities in Kerala.
It is important to note that while the name Lolan has its roots in Sanskrit and Indian culture, its usage has been relatively limited in comparison to other Indian names. However, it continues to be used as a given name, particularly in certain regions of India, and carries a rich historical and cultural significance.
People
Lolan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lolan 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
Lolan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lolan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 16 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lolan 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 21,422,146 US residents.
Is Lolan a common name?
We classify Lolan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 36.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 20 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lolan most popular?
The single biggest year for Lolan was 2024, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lolan is about 6 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Lolan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lolan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lolan in the SSA data are male. 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.
Is Lolan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lolan in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Lolan can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Lolan?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.