Louise
Louise is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Famous warrior.
Origin and history
Louise is the French feminine form of Louis, deriving from the Old High German name Chlodovech. It historically was a top-tier favorite in the early twentieth century in the U.S. and is currently experiencing a subtle revival as a vintage classic.
Popularity in the United States
336,466 babies in the United States have been named Louise since 1880. It ranks #113 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #575.
States where it is most popular
- NY (9.3 %)
- PA (7.4 %)
- GA (5.4 %)
- IL (4.3 %)
- NC (4.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 9,596 |
| 1890-1900 | 15,174 |
| 1900-1910 | 22,862 |
| 1910-1920 | 67,973 |
| 1920-1930 | 82,895 |
| 1930-1940 | 49,859 |
| 1940-1950 | 38,665 |
| 1950-1960 | 25,852 |
| 1960-1970 | 10,894 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,918 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,965 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,295 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,035 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,489 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,994 |
Famous people named Louise
- Louise Glück: Poet, Essayist
- Louise Bourgeois: Sculptor, Artist
Nicknames
Lou, Lulu, Ouisa
Fun facts
- Louise has been widely used by French and British royalty for centuries.
- Louise was a consistent top-ten female name in the United States throughout the 1900s and 1910s.