Loza
A girls' name of unknown origin, possibly Slavic.
Name Census estimates that about 132 living Americans carry the first name Loza. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Loza today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Loza births was 2018 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Loza. 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
132
~ 1 in 2,596,624 Americans
Peak year
2018
15 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,212
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Loza: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Loza from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 80 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Loza remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Loza 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 Loza 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 Loza
The given name Loza has its roots in the Slavic linguistic family and has been in use for centuries across various regions of Eastern Europe. Its origins can be traced back to the Old Slavic word "loza," which meant "vine" or "grapevine." This name likely emerged during the medieval period when grape cultivation and winemaking played a significant role in the cultural and economic life of Slavic communities.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Loza can be found in ancient Slavic folklore and oral traditions. It was often associated with fertility, abundance, and the cyclical nature of life, reflecting the symbolism of the grapevine's annual growth and renewal. Some scholars also suggest that the name may have had ties to pagan rituals and beliefs related to agricultural cycles and the worship of nature deities.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Loza. In the 15th century, Loza Nikolov was a prominent Bulgarian noble and military commander who played a crucial role in the resistance against the Ottoman Empire. Another significant figure was Loza Radić (1527-1584), a Croatian poet and playwright renowned for his contributions to the Renaissance literary movement in the region.
During the 19th century, Loza Dragomanović (1810-1879) was a Serbian educator and linguist who made significant contributions to the preservation and study of the Serbian language. In the realm of art, Loza Noyons (1865-1934) was a celebrated Russian artist known for her vibrant and emotionally charged paintings, many of which depicted scenes from rural life and folklore.
More recently, Loza Brilev (1916-2007) was a renowned Soviet and Russian actress who graced the stage and screen for over six decades, earning numerous accolades and honors for her performances. Her legacy as a cultural icon in Russia continues to inspire generations of artists.
While these examples showcase the diversity of individuals who have carried the name Loza throughout history, it is important to note that the name's popularity and usage may have varied across different regions and time periods within the Slavic cultural sphere.
People
Loza + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Loza 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
Loza: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Loza?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 132 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Loza 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 2,596,624 US residents.
Is Loza a common name?
We classify Loza as "Very Rare". It ranks above 68.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 133 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Loza most popular?
The single biggest year for Loza was 2018, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Loza is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Loza a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Loza 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.