Girl nameCurrently #1,698 in the USSteady
Lois
//ˈloʊəs//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19274 lettersStarts with L
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Lois's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Lois's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Lois |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 53 |
| 1881 | 53 |
| 1882 | 64 |
| 1883 | 76 |
| 1884 | 84 |
| 1885 | 105 |
| 1886 | 116 |
| 1887 | 129 |
| 1888 | 120 |
| 1889 | 154 |
| 1890 | 175 |
| 1891 | 206 |
| 1892 | 247 |
| 1893 | 260 |
| 1894 | 315 |
| 1895 | 311 |
| 1896 | 388 |
| 1897 | 463 |
| 1898 | 474 |
| 1899 | 423 |
| 1900 | 587 |
| 1901 | 494 |
| 1902 | 601 |
| 1903 | 672 |
| 1904 | 735 |
| 1905 | 771 |
| 1906 | 815 |
| 1907 | 912 |
| 1908 | 1,039 |
| 1909 | 1,179 |
| 1910 | 1,286 |
| 1911 | 1,519 |
| 1912 | 2,176 |
| 1913 | 2,607 |
| 1914 | 3,490 |
| 1915 | 4,842 |
| 1916 | 5,221 |
| 1917 | 5,544 |
| 1918 | 5,939 |
| 1919 | 6,052 |
| 1920 | 6,616 |
| 1921 | 6,973 |
| 1922 | 7,007 |
| 1923 | 7,889 |
| 1924 | 9,372 |
| 1925 | 9,640 |
| 1926 | 9,873 |
| 1927 | 10,587 |
| 1928 | 10,501 |
| 1929 | 10,372 |
| 1930 | 10,201 |
| 1931 | 9,426 |
| 1932 | 9,607 |
| 1933 | 8,731 |
| 1934 | 8,452 |
| 1935 | 8,046 |
| 1936 | 7,271 |
| 1937 | 6,976 |
| 1938 | 6,555 |
| 1939 | 6,086 |
| 1940 | 6,161 |
| 1941 | 6,144 |
| 1942 | 6,458 |
| 1943 | 6,168 |
| 1944 | 5,562 |
| 1945 | 5,169 |
| 1946 | 5,719 |
| 1947 | 5,740 |
| 1948 | 5,085 |
| 1949 | 4,936 |
| 1950 | 4,521 |
| 1951 | 4,545 |
| 1952 | 4,377 |
| 1953 | 4,240 |
| 1954 | 3,974 |
| 1955 | 3,431 |
| 1956 | 3,236 |
| 1957 | 2,895 |
| 1958 | 2,632 |
| 1959 | 2,497 |
| 1960 | 2,281 |
| 1961 | 2,110 |
| 1962 | 1,794 |
| 1963 | 1,591 |
| 1964 | 1,422 |
| 1965 | 1,211 |
| 1966 | 928 |
| 1967 | 760 |
| 1968 | 676 |
| 1969 | 572 |
| 1970 | 526 |
| 1971 | 470 |
| 1972 | 348 |
| 1973 | 319 |
| 1974 | 289 |
| 1975 | 222 |
| 1976 | 199 |
| 1977 | 183 |
| 1978 | 208 |
| 1979 | 174 |
| 1980 | 158 |
| 1981 | 188 |
| 1982 | 175 |
| 1983 | 154 |
| 1984 | 135 |
| 1985 | 129 |
| 1986 | 128 |
| 1987 | 123 |
| 1988 | 128 |
| 1989 | 123 |
| 1990 | 101 |
| 1991 | 115 |
| 1992 | 91 |
| 1993 | 91 |
| 1994 | 96 |
| 1995 | 98 |
| 1996 | 94 |
| 1997 | 100 |
| 1998 | 88 |
| 1999 | 76 |
| 2000 | 84 |
| 2001 | 84 |
| 2002 | 85 |
| 2003 | 80 |
| 2004 | 64 |
| 2005 | 65 |
| 2006 | 92 |
| 2007 | 82 |
| 2008 | 85 |
| 2009 | 80 |
| 2010 | 70 |
| 2011 | 72 |
| 2012 | 94 |
| 2013 | 78 |
| 2014 | 101 |
| 2015 | 109 |
| 2016 | 119 |
| 2017 | 134 |
| 2018 | 122 |
| 2019 | 124 |
| 2020 | 106 |
| 2021 | 126 |
| 2022 | 124 |
| 2023 | 132 |
| 2024 | 120 |
Lois through the decades
- Lois peaked in 1927, when 10,587 babies were named Lois in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Lois has risen 48% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Lois currently ranks #1,698 in the US and is holding steady.