Lo
Pronunciation: [ l-OH ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Lo first appeared in US Social Security records in 1957.
Over 32 babies have been named Lo in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lo is past its peak , currently ranked #67,941 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #67,941
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Lo
Lo is a girl name .
Is Lo a boy or girl name? Lo is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #67,941 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #25,399. Lo is more commonly used as a boy name.
Lo is currently ranked #67,941 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Lo include Lola, Londyn, London, Logan, Lorelai . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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