Lois

Lois has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Lois isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

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Lois is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Lois was, in the past month, the 1238th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Lois is becoming a more popular moniker with new puppy owners. Our stats show that the name is more fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Lois was viewed 56 times, and liked 0 times.

The map below shows Lois's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Lois is most adored in Iowa, Ohio and Nevada.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in New Jersey, Rhode Island and Virginia.

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Lois.

Most popular breeds named Lois:

1. Labrador Retriever
2. German Shepherd
3. Gordon Setter
4. Pomeranian
5. English Springer Spaniel

Lois is found in these categories:

curious

Lois means "superior", perfect for a sniffing, exploring pooch!

superhero

She's named after Clark Kent's fearless love interest, Lois Lane.

biblical

Lois is mentioned in the New Testament as Timothy's grandmother.

old-fashioned

Popular during the 1950s, less common among today's canine companions.

cute

Evokes a charming, friendly vibe, reminiscent of Superman's love interest.