Lois
girl name#1666 in 2025Lois entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #17 in 1929, ranks #1666 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1666
rank today
#17
peak (1929)
124
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #196 |
| 1890s | #140 |
| 1900s | #92 |
| 1910s | #53 |
| 1920s | #25 |
| 1930s | #24 |
| 1940s | #52 |
| 1950s | #117 |
| 1960s | #259 |
| 1970s | #638 |
| 1980s | #1082 |
| 1990s | #1662 |
| 2000s | #2285 |
| 2010s | #2007 |
| 2020s | #1697 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Lois has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 109,000 people named Lois are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Lois alive today was born around 1933, making them about 92 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Lois in 2025?
- Lois ranks #1666 among US girl names in 2025, with 124 babies given the name.
- When was the name Lois most popular?
- Lois peaked in 1929, reaching #17 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Lois with classmates?
- Lois will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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