Holding steady.
Popularity of Loisann since 1923
Babies named Loisann per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 11 |
| 1930s | 67 |
| 1940s | 78 |
| 1950s | 21 |
| 1960s | 7 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Loisann is a compound name that saw its greatest usage in the early to mid-20th century, peaking in 1937. It was formed by blending the names Lois and Ann, a common naming practice at the time. Despite being rare today, with no recent rank in popularity, Loisann retains a vintage charm. Its trajectory has been stable since its peak, and it has not experienced a revival. The name was most popular in the 1930s, reflecting the era's taste for hyphenated and compound feminine names.
Loisann is a compound name formed from Lois and Ann. Lois is of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Greek 'loion' meaning 'more desirable' or 'better', or from Greek 'lous' meaning 'warrior'. Ann is the English form of Hannah, from Hebrew 'Channah' meaning 'grace'. The combination became popular in the early 20th century as a way to honor two relatives or to create a unique feminine name.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lois, Annie, Lolly
Variants: Loisanne, Lois-Ann
Sibling names for Loisann
Names that share Loisann's style, for a brother or sister.
