Holding steady.
Popularity of Lossie since 1883
Babies named Lossie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1921, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Lossie's real moment was 1900.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 16 |
| 1890s | 63 |
| 1900s | 140 |
| 1910s | 268 |
| 1920s | 309 |
| 1930s | 208 |
| 1940s | 106 |
| 1950s | 74 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lossie is a name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1883 and reached its peak popularity in 1900, a time when diminutive forms like 'Lottie', 'Elsie', and 'Maggie' were fashionable. Although it never broke into the top 1000, its steady but low usage over the decades reflects its niche appeal. With a trajectory described as stable, it has remained a rare choice, never experiencing a major revival. The name's charm lies in its vintage feel and its connection to longer, more familiar names such as Loretta or Lorna. For parents seeking an uncommon but historically grounded name, Lossie offers a gentle, understated option.
Lossie is a diminutive form derived from names such as Loretta or Lorna, which themselves have Latin and Scottish origins respectively. Loretta is a medieval English form of the Italian name Loreta, a diminutive of Laura, ultimately from Latin 'laurus' meaning 'laurel'. Lorna originates from the Scottish place name Lorn(e) or the title 'Marquess of Lorne', popularized by the heroine in R.D. Blackmore's novel 'Lorna Doone' (1869). Lossie emerged as a nickname in the late 19th century and saw modest use as an independent name.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Loss
Sibling names for Lossie
Names that share Lossie's style, for a brother or sister.
