unisex name
Lo
LOH (English)
- Origin Dutch
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 1
- Letters 2
- Births on record 86
Lo is a unisex name with 1 syllable. It is given to both girls and boys — about 62% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2023 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Lo is a name of Dutch origin.
- Peaked in 1987, when 7 babies were given the name.
- It is a recent arrival in the birth records.
- First appears in US birth records in 1920.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Lo Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1920s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 16 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 6 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 23 |
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 21 |
How Popular Is Lo?
In 2023, Lo was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Lo
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Lo Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Lo over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Lo
- English LOH
Sibling Names for Lo
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Lo — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Lo
How popular is the name Lo?
In 2023, Lo was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Lo a girl's or a boy's name?
Lo is used for both girls and boys. About 62% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Lo?
Lo has 1 syllable.
When was Lo most popular?
Lo peaked in 1987, when 7 babies were given the name. It is a recent arrival in the birth records.