Louise
Louise is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Famous warrior.
Origin and history
Louise is a classic name derived from the Old High German Chlodovech, traditionally meaning famous warrior. While overwhelmingly given to females in modern times, it has historically appeared as a rare masculine name in U.S. records. Its usage for boys in the United States has declined significantly, making it exceptionally uncommon today.
Popularity in the United States
2,196 babies in the United States have been named Louise since 1880. It ranks #2756 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1914.
States where it is most popular
- GA (22.6 %)
- SC (18.6 %)
- AL (17.3 %)
- NY (14.6 %)
- VA (6.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 51 |
| 1890-1900 | 85 |
| 1900-1910 | 108 |
| 1910-1920 | 329 |
| 1920-1930 | 500 |
| 1930-1940 | 424 |
| 1940-1950 | 231 |
| 1950-1960 | 160 |
| 1960-1970 | 112 |
| 1970-1980 | 61 |
| 1980-1990 | 99 |
| 1990-2000 | 14 |
| 2000-2010 | 9 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 13 |
Fun facts
- Although Louise developed primarily as the French feminine form of Louis, historical U.S. birth records show it occasionally given to males.
- It shares identical Germanic roots with the names Louis, Ludwig, and Clovis.