—2024 rank
1927peak year
332,711babies named Lois since 1880
▼ 3%5-year trend
Lois popularity over 145 years
🌱 Below the charts · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Lois mean?
A New Testament name of Greek origin, usually glossed 'better, most desirable'; Lois was the grandmother of Timothy. Solid through the early 20th century.
OriginGreek
Syllables1
Gendergirl
Stylevintage, classic
Names like Lois
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Famous Loiss
- Lois Lowry, writer
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