Lois
Pronunciation: [ l-OH-uhs ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Lois first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 376 babies have been named Lois in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lois is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #19,882 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #19,882
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Lois
Lois is a boy name .
Is Lois a boy or girl name? Lois is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #19,882 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,692. Lois is more commonly used as a girl name.
Lois is currently ranked #19,882 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
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