FIRST NAME
Lois
Lois is the 215th most common female first name in the United States, recorded for 130,744 women and girls in the latest Census. It is also given to 923 men and boys.
AS A FEMALE NAME · #215 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
547,162
living · #91
2020 CENSUS
130,744
living · #215
BABIES NAMED LOIS BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2025
2025124
As a female name, Lois peaked in 1927, when 10,505 babies were named Lois (the #19 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A MALE NAME · #5,442 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
923
living · #5,442
BABIES NAMED LOIS BY BIRTH YEAR · 1892–2021
20216
As a male name, Lois peaked in 1932, when 88 babies were named Lois (the #646 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)