Lotus
Lotus first appears in US records in 1896. It peaked in 2023, when 140 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 110.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Lotus popular?
Rising Lotus has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 717 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 834 | |
| 2000s | 314 | |
| 1990s | 56 | |
| 1980s | 34 | |
| 1970s | 46 | |
| 1960s | 23 | |
| 1950s | 77 | |
| 1940s | 89 | |
| 1930s | 161 | |
| 1920s | 213 | |
| 1910s | 160 | |
| 1900s | 26 | |
| 1890s | 16 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Lotus mean?
Lotus names the sacred water flower, a symbol of purity and rebirth.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lotus mean?
Lotus means The lotus flower. Lotus names the sacred water flower, a symbol of purity and rebirth.
What is the origin of the name Lotus?
Lotus is of Greek origin.
How do you pronounce Lotus?
Lotus is pronounced “LOH-tus.”
Is Lotus a boy or a girl name?
Lotus is most commonly used as a unisex name.
Is Lotus a popular name right now?
Lotus has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Lotus?
In 2025, Lotus ranked #4631 among boys’ and #1826 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Lotus most popular?
Lotus was most popular in 2023, when about 140 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Lotus?
Names similar to Lotus include Aster, Kyrie, Phoenix, Theo.
What names go well with Lotus?
Greek names that pair well with Lotus include Christopher, Cynthia, Andrew, Helen, Timothy.