Lothar
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Lothar first appeared in US Social Security records in 1956.
Over 23 babies have been named Lothar in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lothar is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #31,432 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #31,432
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Lothar
Lothar is a boy name .
Lothar is currently ranked #31,432 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lothar include Lot, Loth, Lothy, Lothie, Loy, Loie, and Lotkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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