Loma is of Hawaiian origin, meaning 'generation' or 'a place of calm waters'. It's often used as a given name for girls and is considered quite unique.
The name Loma experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over time, with periods of high and low usage reflected in the birth statistics provided. The earliest data point shows a modest start with 7 births in 1880, followed by similarly low numbers in the subsequent years until 1893. However, from 1894 onwards, there's a notable increase in the number of Loma births, reaching as high as 74 in 1921.
The peak popularity for the name Loma seems to be around the early 1920s, with several years showing over 50 births per year during this period. However, after 1925, there's a steady decline in the number of Loma births, indicating a decrease in its popularity.
By the late 1930s and into the 1940s, the name Loma becomes quite rare, with fewer than 10 births per year most years. This trend continues into the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, with some years showing only a handful of births or even none at all.
Overall, while Loma was once a popular name, it has become quite uncommon in recent decades, as indicated by the low number of births recorded in more recent years.