Lois
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: More Desirable; God's Gift
Background: The name Lois originates from the Greek name 'Lois,' which is derived from the Hebrew name 'Loya' or 'Loi,' meaning 'more desirable.' The name has been associated with the notion of being a gift from God, reflecting affection and value.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#114
Total births
335,474
Most popular decade
1920s
(266,490 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+278 ranks)
Years in Top 100
52
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
0.8% male
99.2% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1892
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #1,066
- Peak year
- 1932
- Peak year births
- 88
- Peak rank
- #644
- Most recent year
- 2021
- Recent year births
- 6
- Recent rank
- #10,791
Female
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 53
- First year rank
- #211
- Peak year
- 1927
- Peak year births
- 10,505
- Peak rank
- #19
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 120
- Recent rank
- #1,689
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).