Girl nameCurrently #540 in the USRising
Louise
loo-EEZ//luːˈiːz//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19206 lettersStarts with L
Meaning & origin
Renowned warrior (feminine of Louis)
Louise is the feminine form of Louis, from Germanic elements meaning 'renowned' and 'warrior'. A steady classic across French and English for centuries, it carries a quiet, capable elegance.
Louise's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Louise |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 635 |
| 1881 | 622 |
| 1882 | 820 |
| 1883 | 854 |
| 1884 | 967 |
| 1885 | 956 |
| 1886 | 1,061 |
| 1887 | 1,100 |
| 1888 | 1,343 |
| 1889 | 1,289 |
| 1890 | 1,481 |
| 1891 | 1,333 |
| 1892 | 1,453 |
| 1893 | 1,459 |
| 1894 | 1,581 |
| 1895 | 1,592 |
| 1896 | 1,544 |
| 1897 | 1,568 |
| 1898 | 1,701 |
| 1899 | 1,547 |
| 1900 | 2,085 |
| 1901 | 1,645 |
| 1902 | 1,841 |
| 1903 | 1,945 |
| 1904 | 2,146 |
| 1905 | 2,381 |
| 1906 | 2,319 |
| 1907 | 2,628 |
| 1908 | 2,951 |
| 1909 | 3,029 |
| 1910 | 3,486 |
| 1911 | 3,743 |
| 1912 | 5,149 |
| 1913 | 5,603 |
| 1914 | 6,675 |
| 1915 | 8,351 |
| 1916 | 8,663 |
| 1917 | 8,632 |
| 1918 | 9,145 |
| 1919 | 8,855 |
| 1920 | 9,226 |
| 1921 | 9,221 |
| 1922 | 8,929 |
| 1923 | 8,926 |
| 1924 | 8,911 |
| 1925 | 8,317 |
| 1926 | 8,031 |
| 1927 | 7,761 |
| 1928 | 7,111 |
| 1929 | 6,962 |
| 1930 | 6,993 |
| 1931 | 5,942 |
| 1932 | 5,694 |
| 1933 | 5,118 |
| 1934 | 5,023 |
| 1935 | 4,608 |
| 1936 | 4,402 |
| 1937 | 4,420 |
| 1938 | 4,100 |
| 1939 | 3,983 |
| 1940 | 3,962 |
| 1941 | 3,943 |
| 1942 | 4,374 |
| 1943 | 4,062 |
| 1944 | 3,855 |
| 1945 | 3,536 |
| 1946 | 3,945 |
| 1947 | 4,063 |
| 1948 | 3,712 |
| 1949 | 3,443 |
| 1950 | 3,268 |
| 1951 | 3,034 |
| 1952 | 3,007 |
| 1953 | 2,980 |
| 1954 | 2,710 |
| 1955 | 2,446 |
| 1956 | 2,252 |
| 1957 | 2,322 |
| 1958 | 2,015 |
| 1959 | 1,979 |
| 1960 | 1,793 |
| 1961 | 1,548 |
| 1962 | 1,411 |
| 1963 | 1,333 |
| 1964 | 1,159 |
| 1965 | 957 |
| 1966 | 888 |
| 1967 | 668 |
| 1968 | 635 |
| 1969 | 613 |
| 1970 | 541 |
| 1971 | 450 |
| 1972 | 349 |
| 1973 | 313 |
| 1974 | 241 |
| 1975 | 241 |
| 1976 | 213 |
| 1977 | 207 |
| 1978 | 205 |
| 1979 | 219 |
| 1980 | 243 |
| 1981 | 232 |
| 1982 | 266 |
| 1983 | 211 |
| 1984 | 223 |
| 1985 | 205 |
| 1986 | 169 |
| 1987 | 181 |
| 1988 | 165 |
| 1989 | 169 |
| 1990 | 182 |
| 1991 | 187 |
| 1992 | 154 |
| 1993 | 135 |
| 1994 | 111 |
| 1995 | 113 |
| 1996 | 94 |
| 1997 | 111 |
| 1998 | 105 |
| 1999 | 117 |
| 2000 | 112 |
| 2001 | 117 |
| 2002 | 110 |
| 2003 | 112 |
| 2004 | 94 |
| 2005 | 92 |
| 2006 | 90 |
| 2007 | 107 |
| 2008 | 108 |
| 2009 | 102 |
| 2010 | 150 |
| 2011 | 125 |
| 2012 | 153 |
| 2013 | 197 |
| 2014 | 201 |
| 2015 | 243 |
| 2016 | 313 |
| 2017 | 339 |
| 2018 | 340 |
| 2019 | 428 |
| 2020 | 417 |
| 2021 | 465 |
| 2022 | 470 |
| 2023 | 513 |
| 2024 | 559 |
Louise through the decades
- Louise peaked in 1920, when 9,226 babies were named Louise in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Louise has risen 208% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Louise currently ranks #540 in the US and is on the rise.
Nicknames
LouLulu
Variants & spellings
LouisaLuisa
Famous people named Louise
- Louisa May Alcott — author (variant form)