Better or more desirable
Derived from the Greek name Loion, it translates to 'better' or 'more desirable'. In the New Testament, Lois is the grandmother of Timothy, noted for her faith. While it was a Top 20 name in the 1920s, it is now considered a rare vintage choice.
Less common today
Lois isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,453 in 1991.
Journalist and love interest of Superman · DC Comics
Newbery Medal-winning author of The Giver
Matriarch of the Griffin family · Family Guy
Tony Award-winning stage and screen actress
Pioneering silent film director and screenwriter
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
