#5402024 rank
1921peak year
335,569babies named Louise since 1880
▲ +31%5-year trend
Louise popularity over 145 years
💎 Rare find · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Louise mean?
French feminine of Louis, from Germanic hlud 'famous' and wig 'warrior'. A royal name across Europe, it peaked in America around 1900.
OriginFrench, Germanic
Syllables2
Gendergirl
Styleclassic, vintage
Names like Louise
Same era, same vibe — if you like Louise, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Louises
- Louise Brooks, actress
Spellings & variants
LouisaLuisa
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