Find out how popular the first name Loletha has been for the last 9 years (from 1974 to 1982) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Loletha by gender

Based on the last 9 years of data, Loletha is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 1982, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Loletha.

The history of the first name Loletha

The name Loletha is believed to have originated from a combination of the English names Lola and Letha. It is a relatively modern name that first gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, primarily in the United States.

The name Lola is a shortened form of the Spanish name Dolores, which means "sorrows" and has its roots in the Virgin Mary's title "Our Lady of Sorrows." Letha, on the other hand, is a variant of the Greek name Lethia, which means "oblivion" or "forgetfulness."

While there are no known ancient historical references or appearances in religious scriptures, the earliest recorded use of the name Loletha can be traced back to the late 19th century in the United States. Some of the earliest documented individuals with this name include Loletha Harris, born in 1878 in Missouri, and Loletha Gaines, born in 1882 in Alabama.

One of the earliest notable individuals with the name Loletha was Loletha Greenwood (1899-1974), an American actress and singer who performed on Broadway and in vaudeville during the early 20th century. She is best known for her roles in the musicals "Show Boat" and "Porgy and Bess."

Another notable Loletha was Loletha Elkins (1928-2013), an American gospel singer and songwriter who was a member of the celebrated gospel group The Caravans. She was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 2002.

Loletha Holloway (1924-2011) was an American civil rights activist and educator who played a significant role in the desegregation of schools in Little Rock, Arkansas, during the 1950s. She was also a member of the Arkansas State Board of Education.

Loletha Boudreaux (1936-2022) was a renowned Creole chef from Louisiana, known for her expertise in Creole and Cajun cuisine. She authored several cookbooks and was celebrated for preserving and promoting the culinary traditions of her region.

Loletha Adkins (1943-2004) was an American singer-songwriter and guitarist who was part of the folk revival movement in the 1960s and 1970s. She released several albums and performed at various folk festivals throughout her career.

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