372,363births recorded
16Countries
1Variants
1927Peak · British Columbia
#231Northern Ireland 2025
Lois is a girl name family recorded 372,363 times in 16 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in Northern Ireland (#231 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in British Columbia in 1927, at 551.1 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Lois
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lois | English | 335,594 | 🇺🇸 United States | #1666 | 1929 | ▲ 27 % |
| Lois | English | 12,920 | 🇫🇷 France | #242 | 2017 | ▼ 6 % |
| Lois | English | 9,903 | 🏴 England & Wales | #460 | 2008 | ▼ 70 % |
| Lois | English | 9,496 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | #1100 | 1934 | ▲ 8 % |
| Lois | English | 1,458 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 1927 | – |
| Lois | English | 1,121 | 🏴 Scotland | #242 | 2012 | ▼ 45 % |
Questions about Lois
How popular is the name Lois?
In 2025 it ranked #231 in Northern Ireland. Official registers record 372,363 births across 16 countries.
When was Lois most popular?
It peaked in British Columbia in 1927, at 551.1 births per 100,000.
Is Lois a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Lois is a girl name.