girl's name
Lassie
LAS-ee (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 979
Lassie is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1963 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1916, when 42 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1883.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Lassie Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 1960s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 29 |
| 1890s | 103 |
| 1900s | 125 |
| 1910s | 247 |
| 1920s | 229 |
| 1930s | 121 |
| 1940s | 82 |
| 1950s | 33 |
| 1960s | 10 |
How Popular Is Lassie?
In 1963, Lassie was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Lassie
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Lassie Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Lassie over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Lassie
- English LAS-ee
Sibling Names for Lassie
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Lassie — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Lassie
How popular is the name Lassie?
In 1963, Lassie was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Lassie a girl's or a boy's name?
Lassie is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Lassie?
Lassie has 2 syllables.
When was Lassie most popular?
Lassie peaked in 1916, when 42 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.