Lassie
Every Lassie since 1883 — 979 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lassie
Lassie is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1883, 979 American babies have been named Lassie. Its peak came in 1916, when 42 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Lassie stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lassie year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
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| 1955 | 9 | #4,235 |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | 5 | #4,922 |
| 1940 | 17 | #2,003 |
| 1935 | 14 | #2,252 |
| 1930 | 9 | #3,202 |
| 1925 | 27 | #1,628 |
| 1920 | 26 | #1,640 |
| 1915 | 32 | #1,240 |
| 1910 | 21 | #955 |
| 1905 | 12 | #1,130 |
| 1900 | 8 | #1,506 |
| 1895 | 11 | #1,020 |
| 1890 | 11 | #855 |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Lassie
- Lassie Lou Ahern Actor · 1920–2018
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lassie in 2025?
Lassie did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Lassie?
979 babies have been named Lassie in the United States since 1883, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lassie most popular?
Lassie peaked in 1916, when 42 newborns received the name.
Is Lassie a boy or girl name?
Lassie is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lassie rising or falling?
Lassie has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Lassie?
Well-known people named Lassie include Lassie Lou Ahern (actor).