Feminine dossier · first seen 1880
Lois
Endangered
Down 98.8% from peak
Peak era
1927
Peak births
10,505
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Lois
How many people are named Lois?
An estimated 63,349 living Americans are named Lois.
How rare is Lois?
Lois is uncommon among babies today, with 124 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 98.8% from its 1927 peak.
How old is the typical Lois?
The median age of a living American named Lois is approximately 73 years, with most bearers falling between 65 and 80 years old.
Is Lois still popular?
No. Lois is endangered as a baby name, down 98.8% from its 1927 peak with 124 births in 2025.
Where is Lois most common?
Lois has its strongest geographic signal in Nevada, where it appears 3.2× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19272025
Peak year
1927
Decline from peak
98.8%
2025
124
All-time
332,950