Louie
Louie is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Famous warrior.
Origin and history
Louie is a diminutive form of Louise or Louis, derived from the Old High German name Chlodovech, meaning 'famous warrior'. While traditionally more common as a masculine name, it has a long history of minor feminine usage in the United States. Today, it remains a rare, vintage-style choice for girls.
Popularity in the United States
2,346 babies in the United States have been named Louie since 1880. It ranks #3637 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1969.
States where it is most popular
- TX (28.3 %)
- MS (23.1 %)
- AL (14.3 %)
- NC (13 %)
- GA (7.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 226 |
| 1890-1900 | 231 |
| 1900-1910 | 213 |
| 1910-1920 | 463 |
| 1920-1930 | 392 |
| 1930-1940 | 231 |
| 1940-1950 | 143 |
| 1950-1960 | 116 |
| 1960-1970 | 81 |
| 1970-1980 | 49 |
| 1980-1990 | 22 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 47 |
| 2020-2029 | 132 |
Fun facts
- The name traces back through French influence to the Germanic name Chlodovech, combining elements meaning 'fame' and 'warrior'.
- Although primarily masculine, over 2,000 females in the U.S. have been registered with the given name Louie since 1880.