Louann
Louann is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Famous warrior and grace.
Origin and history
Louann is an English compound name combining Lou (from Louise/Louis, meaning 'famous warrior') and Ann (meaning 'favor' or 'grace'). It became popular in the mid-20th century in the United States alongside other mid-century blended names. Today, it is a rare choice for newborns with modest historical usage.
Popularity in the United States
5,197 babies in the United States have been named Louann since 1880. It ranks #2396 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2063.
States where it is most popular
- PA (14.5 %)
- NY (12.4 %)
- MI (12 %)
- WI (8.8 %)
- MN (8.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 110 |
| 1930-1940 | 510 |
| 1940-1950 | 686 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,739 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,276 |
| 1970-1980 | 439 |
| 1980-1990 | 172 |
| 1990-2000 | 88 |
| 2000-2010 | 84 |
| 2010-2019 | 55 |
| 2020-2029 | 38 |
Nicknames
Lou, Lu, Annie
Fun facts
- Louann emerged during a major U.S. naming trend in the early-to-mid 20th century where 'Lou' was frequently combined with suffixes like -ann, -ella, or -ellen.
- Because it is a portmanteau, the name blends the Germanic roots of Louise with the Hebrew roots of Ann.