Total births
979
Girls' name · since 1883
Lassie
Lassie has 979 recorded births since 1883 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1916 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 979
- total births
- 1883–1963
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
Lassie sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 979 recorded since 1883.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Lassie has been recorded 979 times among girls since 1883, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1910s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1883 to 1963.
- 979 total births
- 1883–1963 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 25% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
979 girls have been named Lassie since 1883, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 1963.
- 979
- total births
- 1883–1963
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
25% of everyone ever named Lassie was born in this single decade.
1916
Single peak year
42 babies were named Lassie in 1916 - its busiest year on record.
Lassie's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Lassie's SSA record in two at 1921 and the more recent half accounts for 46% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 54%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1883, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1916 peak of 42, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Lassie at a glance
Last recorded 1963Peak year
1916
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1883
Lassie popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1883–1963
- Peak year (1916)
- 42
- Annual births at peak, across 81 years of records
Lassie by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Lassie's strongest decade.
247 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 25% of all-time use.
Lassie births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 29
1880s
29 births
- 1890s
1890s
103 births
- 1900s
1900s
125 births
- 1910s
1910s
247 births
- 1920s
1920s
229 births
- 1930s
1930s
121 births
- 1940s 82
1940s
82 births
- 1950s 33
1950s
33 births
- 1960s 10
1960s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 247 births (25% of all-time use).
How Lassie compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Lassie's total volume
Lassie vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Lassie by state
Where Lassie concentrates geographically, total births since 1883
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Tennessee | | 115 | 11.7% |
| #2 | Kentucky | | 33 | 3.4% |
| #3 | Alabama | | 25 | 2.6% |
| #4 | North Carolina | | 24 | 2.5% |
| #5 | Virginia | | 5 | 0.5% |
Tennessee share of Lassie's total US births 11.7%
Even split
115 of 979 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lassie? ▼
Since 1883, Social Security records show 979 babies named Lassie. The most recent recorded year was 1963. Its busiest year on record was 1916, with 42 births.
When was Lassie most popular? ▼
Lassie was most popular in the 1910s decade with 247 total births. The single peak year was 1916.
Where is Lassie most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lassie are Tennessee (115 births), Kentucky (33 births), Alabama (25 births).
How long has the name Lassie been used? ▼
Lassie has been recorded in Social Security data since 1883, spanning 81 years of data through 1963.
What names are similar to Lassie? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lashonda, Lashawn, Lashanda, Lashay, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Lassie's data
- Lassie's decade-level peak was the 1910s (247 total births); usage has since declined to 10 in the 1960s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Tennessee records the most Lassies (115 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Tennessee names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Lassie
Nearby Names Like Lassie
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lassie
Lashonda Girl
9,234 births
Lashawn Girl
7,349 births
Lashanda Girl
4,674 births
Lashay Girl
#13771 2,837 births
Lashunda Girl
2,270 births
Compare Lassie side by side: Lassie vs Lashonda Lassie vs Lashawn Lassie vs Lashanda
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1883–1963 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Lassie: Baby Name Since 1883 - 979 Births, Peak 1916." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lassie. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Lassie draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.