Louise Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationloo-EEZ / /luˈiz/French; Latin
Meaning
Famous warrior (French); Renowned fighter (Latin)
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Louise is derived from the Old French name 'Louise', which is a feminine form of Louis. Louis itself comes from the Germanic name 'Hlodwig', meaning 'famous warrior'. Although traditionally a feminine name, Louise has been used for boys in some cultures. The name has been popular in various European countries and has royal associations, particularly in France.
Trend Summary
Louise has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., typically more common as a girl's name.
Similar Names
Variants
- Louis
- Louie
International Variants
- Luís (Portuguese)
- Luca (Italian)
- Ludwig (German)
Famous people named Louise
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Louise was first seen in the United States in 1881. Louise has ranked as high as #812 nationally, which occurred in 1929, and has been most popular in Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama, New York, and Virginia. In the past 5 years the name Louise has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Louise (1948)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 7 | |
| MS | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1881 | 5 |
| 1882 | 7 |
| 1883 | 7 |
| 1884 | 5 |
| 1887 | 12 |
| 1888 | 9 |
| 1889 | 6 |
| 1890 | 9 |
| 1892 | 7 |
| 1893 | 12 |
| 1894 | 10 |
| 1895 | 10 |
| 1896 | 13 |
| 1897 | 5 |
| 1898 | 8 |
| 1899 | 11 |
| 1900 | 15 |
| 1901 | 5 |
| 1902 | 9 |
| 1903 | 10 |
| 1904 | 10 |
| 1905 | 14 |
| 1906 | 12 |
| 1907 | 9 |
| 1908 | 14 |
| 1909 | 10 |
| 1910 | 29 |
| 1911 | 18 |
| 1912 | 33 |
| 1913 | 26 |
| 1914 | 27 |
| 1915 | 38 |
| 1916 | 33 |
| 1917 | 48 |
| 1918 | 34 |
| 1919 | 43 |
| 1920 | 47 |
| 1921 | 41 |
| 1922 | 43 |
| 1923 | 44 |
| 1924 | 58 |
| 1925 | 41 |
| 1926 | 52 |
| 1927 | 57 |
| 1928 | 58 |
| 1929 | 59 |
| 1930 | 51 |
| 1931 | 45 |
| 1932 | 52 |
| 1933 | 38 |
| 1934 | 50 |
| 1935 | 44 |
| 1936 | 48 |
| 1937 | 39 |
| 1938 | 32 |
| 1939 | 25 |
| 1940 | 35 |
| 1941 | 33 |
| 1942 | 31 |
| 1943 | 18 |
| 1944 | 13 |
| 1945 | 22 |
| 1946 | 20 |
| 1947 | 13 |
| 1948 | 27 |
| 1949 | 19 |
| 1950 | 14 |
| 1951 | 22 |
| 1952 | 28 |
| 1953 | 16 |
| 1954 | 18 |
| 1955 | 15 |
| 1956 | 14 |
| 1957 | 13 |
| 1958 | 7 |
| 1959 | 13 |
| 1960 | 7 |
| 1961 | 8 |
| 1962 | 12 |
| 1963 | 11 |
| 1964 | 14 |
| 1965 | 12 |
| 1966 | 13 |
| 1967 | 9 |
| 1968 | 15 |
| 1969 | 11 |
| 1971 | 6 |
| 1972 | 9 |
| 1974 | 12 |
| 1975 | 12 |
| 1976 | 8 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1979 | 9 |
| 1980 | 8 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1982 | 11 |
| 1983 | 12 |
| 1984 | 14 |
| 1985 | 11 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1987 | 12 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1989 | 13 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 8 |