Luisa
Luisa is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Famous warrior or renowned in battle.
Origin and history
Luisa is a feminine given name of Germanic origin, deriving as the Romance feminine form of Louis. It means 'renowned warrior' or 'famous in battle' and has long been popular in Italian and Spanish-speaking cultures. In the United States, it has seen steady usage over many decades and has experienced a slight rise in popularity in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
14,372 babies in the United States have been named Luisa since 1880. It ranks #1309 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #882.
States where it is most popular
- TX (30.5 %)
- CA (26.9 %)
- NY (15.4 %)
- FL (5.2 %)
- IL (3.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 46 |
| 1890-1900 | 105 |
| 1900-1910 | 149 |
| 1910-1920 | 366 |
| 1920-1930 | 631 |
| 1930-1940 | 364 |
| 1940-1950 | 398 |
| 1950-1960 | 715 |
| 1960-1970 | 974 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,131 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,470 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,911 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,246 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,146 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,720 |
Famous people named Luisa
- Luisa Tetrazzini: Opera Singer
- Luisa Stefani: Tennis Player
Nicknames
Lu, Lulu, Luisita
Fun facts
- Luisa is the primary Spanish and Italian feminine form derived from the Old High German name Chlodovech.
- The name enjoyed a surge in pop culture recognition globally following the release of Disney's film Encanto in 2021.