Louise
Louise first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 1921, when 9,180 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 579.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Louise popular?
Rising Louise has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 2,994 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2,489 | |
| 2000s | 1,035 | |
| 1990s | 1,295 | |
| 1980s | 1,965 | |
| 1970s | 2,918 | |
| 1960s | 10,894 | |
| 1950s | 25,852 | |
| 1940s | 38,665 | |
| 1930s | 49,859 | |
| 1920s | 82,895 | |
| 1910s | 67,973 | |
| 1900s | 22,862 | |
| 1890s | 15,174 | |
| 1880s | 9,596 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Louise mean?
Louise is the French feminine of Louis, from the Germanic for “famous warrior.” It has been a steady, elegant classic across Europe.
Nicknames for Louise
- Lou
- Lulu
Variants & spellings
- Luisa
- Louisa
- Luise
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Louise mean?
Louise means Famous warrior. Louise is the French feminine of Louis, from the Germanic for “famous warrior.” It has been a steady, elegant classic across Europe.
What is the origin of the name Louise?
Louise is of French origin.
How do you pronounce Louise?
Louise is pronounced “loo-EEZ.”
Is Louise a boy or a girl name?
Louise is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Louise a popular name right now?
Louise has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Louise?
In 2025, Louise ranked #516 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Louise most popular?
Louise was most popular in 1921, when about 9,180 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What are common nicknames for Louise?
Common nicknames for Louise include Lou, Lulu.
What names are similar to Louise?
Names similar to Louise include Charlotte, Eloise, Genevieve, Brielle, Margot.
What names go well with Louise?
French names that pair well with Louise include Amy, Paul, Charlotte, Roy, Beau.