Unisex · #4,426 in 2026

Lotis

Current Rank
#4,426
Peak Rank
#4,291 (1918)
Total Babies
18
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #4,291 (18 total)
👦 Boy peak #3,898 (5 total)
👧As Girl Name
1918
First Year
1925
Last Year
1918
Peak Year
#4291
Peak Rank
18
Total Count
3
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1916
First Year
1916
Last Year
1916
Peak Year
#3898
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Lotis

As a girl name

Lotis first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1918, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1918, when 6 Lotiss were born — ranking #4,291 that year. As of 2026, Lotis ranks #4,426 for girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 18 Lotiss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Lotis first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1916, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1916, when 5 Lotiss were born — ranking #3,898 that year. As of 2026, Lotis ranks #3,898 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Lotiss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Lotis

Phonetically similar names — useful when Lotis is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Lotis

What does the name Lotis mean?
Lotis is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1918. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Lotis in 2026?
In 2026, Lotis ranks #4,426 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Lotis most popular?
Lotis reached its peak popularity in 1918, ranking #4,291 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Lotis a unisex name?
Yes — Lotis is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 78% of Lotiss assigned female and 22% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Lotis?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Lotis include Hanora, Cottie, Alexandrine. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Lotis

Lotis is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1918 and has accumulated 18 births in the dataset. Lotis's peak popularity came in 1918 when it ranked #4,291. Use the chart and map above to compare Lotis's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.