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Lois

“Biblical name (Timothy's grandmother); Ancient Greek origin, obscure meaning” — Ancient Greek (biblical) origin

Girl's name · #1666 in the US (2025) · Vintage

Lois has appeared in US records since 1880 — best rank #17 (1929) · 332,950 babies named Lois all-time · 1 in 13,000 girls born in 2025.

Around the world: #35 in Netherlands (2025).

Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 11 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Famous Loises

• Lois McMaster Bujold — American novelist (born 1949)
• Lois Maxwell — Canadian actress (1927–2007)
• Lois Lowry — American writer
• Lois Weber — American actor/film director (1879-1939)
• Lois Chiles — American actress and model (born 1947)

In stories & tradition

• Lois Lane — Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice · Superman: The Man of Steel
• Lois Griffin — Family Guy
• Lois — human biblical figure

What Loises become

Among 485 notable people named Lois:

Artists & writers appear 1.59× more often than among typical names — e.g. Lois McMaster Bujold, American novelist (born 1949).

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