Louisa
Louisa is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Famous warrior.
Origin and history
Louisa is a classic feminine name derived from the Germanic name Louis, combined with the Latinized suffix -a. It gained widespread popularity across Europe and North America through literature and royalty. In the United States, it remains a timeless, gently rising classic choice.
Popularity in the United States
21,932 babies in the United States have been named Louisa since 1880. It ranks #997 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #718.
States where it is most popular
- NY (16.4 %)
- CA (13.3 %)
- TX (12.4 %)
- PA (7.3 %)
- MA (6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 1,420 |
| 1890-1900 | 1,272 |
| 1900-1910 | 993 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,619 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,765 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,227 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,284 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,442 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,371 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,005 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,072 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,084 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,154 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,939 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,285 |
Famous people named Louisa
- Louisa May Alcott: Author, Novelist
- Louisa Catherine Adams: First Lady
- Louisa Harland: Actress
Nicknames
Lou, Lulu, Louie
Fun facts
- Louisa May Alcott is the beloved American author famous for writing the classic novel Little Women.
- Louisa Catherine Adams was the wife of John Quincy Adams and served as First Lady of the United States.