Holding steady.
Popularity of Lassie since 1883
Babies named Lassie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1916, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Lassie's real moment was 1891.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 29 |
| 1890s | 103 |
| 1900s | 125 |
| 1910s | 247 |
| 1920s | 229 |
| 1930s | 121 |
| 1940s | 82 |
| 1950s | 33 |
| 1960s | 10 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lassie is a Scottish diminutive of 'lass', meaning 'young girl' or 'maiden'. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1883, though it has always been uncommon. Its peak year was 1891, when it saw the most recorded uses, but it has never ranked in the top 1000 and remains a rare choice. The name's trajectory has been stable at very low levels, with no significant revival. While the fictional collie Lassie from the 1940 novel and subsequent films brought the name into popular culture, the name itself existed long before. Lassie carries a distinctly Scottish and pastoral charm, evoking images of the Scottish highlands. Its straightforward meaning and affectionate sound make it a quaint, if unconventional, choice for a daughter.
Lassie is a Scottish diminutive of 'lass', meaning 'young girl' or 'maiden'. The term has been used as a nickname or given name since the 19th century, particularly in Scotland and northern England. Its use as a personal name was popularized by the fictional collie in Eric Knight's 1940 novel 'Lassie Come-Home', though the name predates that work.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lass
Sibling names for Lassie
Names that share Lassie's style, for a brother or sister.
