Lois Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationLOH-iss / ˈloʊ.ɪsGreek; Hebrew
Meaning
Greek: 'victorious'; Hebrew: 'the law'
Historical & Cultural Background
Lois is derived from the Greek name 'Lois', which appears in the New Testament as the grandmother of Timothy. In Hebrew, it is associated with the meaning of law. The name has been used in various cultures and has seen varying degrees of popularity over time. It is more commonly recognized as a feminine name, though it can be used for boys.
Trend Summary
Lois has seen a decline in popularity in the United States, particularly in recent decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Louise
- Loyce
International Variants
- Loïse (French)
- Luisa (Spanish)
- Luise (German)
Famous people named Lois
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Fictional characters named Lois
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Lois was first seen in the United States in 1892. Lois has ranked as high as #769 nationally, which occurred in 1932, and has been most popular in Texas, Alabama, Tennessee, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. In the past 5 years the name Lois has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Lois (1987)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1892 | 5 |
| 1894 | 7 |
| 1897 | 6 |
| 1898 | 8 |
| 1899 | 8 |
| 1900 | 10 |
| 1901 | 6 |
| 1902 | 7 |
| 1903 | 8 |
| 1904 | 8 |
| 1905 | 8 |
| 1906 | 16 |
| 1907 | 13 |
| 1908 | 16 |
| 1909 | 22 |
| 1910 | 15 |
| 1911 | 11 |
| 1912 | 30 |
| 1913 | 47 |
| 1914 | 58 |
| 1915 | 67 |
| 1916 | 72 |
| 1917 | 59 |
| 1918 | 62 |
| 1919 | 76 |
| 1920 | 56 |
| 1921 | 74 |
| 1922 | 61 |
| 1923 | 75 |
| 1924 | 73 |
| 1925 | 67 |
| 1926 | 56 |
| 1927 | 82 |
| 1928 | 76 |
| 1929 | 77 |
| 1930 | 87 |
| 1931 | 78 |
| 1932 | 88 |
| 1933 | 76 |
| 1934 | 65 |
| 1935 | 57 |
| 1936 | 39 |
| 1937 | 44 |
| 1938 | 52 |
| 1939 | 52 |
| 1940 | 37 |
| 1941 | 38 |
| 1942 | 52 |
| 1943 | 36 |
| 1944 | 33 |
| 1945 | 21 |
| 1946 | 19 |
| 1947 | 23 |
| 1948 | 8 |
| 1949 | 21 |
| 1950 | 17 |
| 1951 | 12 |
| 1952 | 15 |
| 1953 | 20 |
| 1954 | 22 |
| 1955 | 12 |
| 1956 | 11 |
| 1957 | 19 |
| 1958 | 7 |
| 1959 | 12 |
| 1960 | 12 |
| 1961 | 8 |
| 1962 | 11 |
| 1963 | 10 |
| 1964 | 13 |
| 1965 | 7 |
| 1966 | 10 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1968 | 8 |
| 1969 | 7 |
| 1970 | 9 |
| 1971 | 10 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1973 | 8 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1976 | 10 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1987 | 13 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1990 | 8 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2021 | 6 |