Lois
Lois is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Desirable, superior, or more agreeable.
Origin and history
Lois is traditionally a female name of Greek origin meaning 'desirable' or 'more agreeable', famously appearing in the New Testament. While predominantly given to females in the United States, historical SSA records show a small number of male uses. Its usage for boys in the modern era is extremely rare.
Popularity in the United States
2,644 babies in the United States have been named Lois since 1880. It ranks #2519 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1921.
States where it is most popular
- TX (30.1 %)
- AL (12.2 %)
- TN (11.6 %)
- OK (9.5 %)
- AR (8.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 34 |
| 1900-1910 | 114 |
| 1910-1920 | 497 |
| 1920-1930 | 697 |
| 1930-1940 | 638 |
| 1940-1950 | 288 |
| 1950-1960 | 147 |
| 1960-1970 | 91 |
| 1970-1980 | 52 |
| 1980-1990 | 42 |
| 1990-2000 | 20 |
| 2000-2010 | 18 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 6 |
Fun facts
- The name appears in the Christian Bible as the matriarch praised for her sincere faith.
- Although historically appearing in U.S. male birth registers, Lois is predominantly recognized as a female given name.