Lois
Peaked at #17 nationally in 1929, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Lois has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Lois — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#17
in 1929
Current rank
#1698
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1880, Lois reached its peak popularity for girls in 1929, ranking #17 nationally with 10,295 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #1973 (2014) to #1698 (2024) — a 14% improvement.
As of 2024, Lois ranks #1698 nationally for girls, with 120 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,698 | 120 |
| 2023 | #1,591 | 132 |
| 2022 | #1,690 | 124 |
| 2021 | #1,725 | 120 |
| 2020 | #1,846 | 106 |
| 2019 | #1,693 | 124 |
| 2018 | #1,700 | 122 |
| 2017 | #1,621 | 134 |
Lois — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#566
in 1909
Last ranked
#11587
in 2021
Years tracked
95
1892–2021
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1892, Lois reached its peak popularity for boys in 1909, ranking #566 nationally with 22 babies given the name that year.
Lois hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2021, when it stood at #11587.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | #11,587 | 6 |
| 2006 | #13,230 | 5 |
| 2003 | #9,252 | 7 |
| 2000 | #9,840 | 6 |
| 1992 | #8,045 | 6 |
| 1991 | #7,861 | 6 |
| 1990 | #6,186 | 8 |
| 1989 | #7,538 | 6 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Lois most popular?
Lois was most popular in 1929, when it ranked #17 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Lois becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Lois?
At least 335,474 babies have been recorded with the name Lois in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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