Louise Girl

Popularity: #454 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: loo-EEZ /luˈiz/

Origin: French; Latin

Meaning: Famous warrior (Latin); Renowned fighter (French)

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Louise is derived from the Old High German name "Hluodwig," which is composed of the elements "hluod," meaning "fame," and "wig," meaning "warrior." This name evolved into the Latin "Ludovicus" and later into the French "Louis," which became the masculine form. The feminine form, "Louise," emerged in France during the Middle Ages, becoming popular in the 17th century as a feminine counterpart to Louis.

The transition into English occurred through the Norman Conquest, where the name was adopted into English-speaking cultures, retaining its French spelling and pronunciation. Historically, the name Louise has been borne by several notable figures, including Saint Louise de Marillac, a 17th-century French saint who co-founded the Daughters of Charity with Saint Vincent de Paul.

The name also gained prominence through various queens and princesses in European history, particularly in France, where it was associated with the royal family. The name's presence in literature and art further solidified its significance, with various works referencing figures named Louise, contributing to its cultural resonance.

The name Louise carries connotations of nobility and strength, reflecting its roots in warrior heritage. It has been associated with qualities such as grace and leadership, often linked to the influential women who have borne the name throughout history.

The diminutive form "Lou" has also been used affectionately, though it is less formal than the full name. Overall, Louise has maintained a lasting presence in various cultures, symbolizing both historical significance and feminine strength.

Famous people named Louise

In this section, you will find notable people named Louise. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Louise who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Louise who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Louise Brooks is an actress best known for Pandora's Box, Beggars of Life, and A Social Celebrity.

Louise Hay is an author and motivational speaker best known for You Can Heal Your Life, Heal Your Body, and The Power Is Within You.

Louise L. Hay is a publisher and founder of Hay House, known for self-help books and motivational seminars.

Louise Fletcher is an actress best known for One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, and The Exorcist II: The Heretic.

Louise Redknapp is a singer and television personality best known for her work with Eternal, as well as her solo music career and television appearances.

Louise Wilson is a fashion educator best known for her role as the director of the MA Fashion course at Central Saint Martins.

Fictional characters named Louise

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Louise Belcher is a fictional character from the animated television series Bob's Burgers. She is the mischievous and clever youngest daughter of the Belcher family, known for her signature pink bunny ears and love of pranks.

Louise Lane is a fictional character from the DC Comics universe, particularly associated with Superman. She is a determined journalist and often serves as a romantic interest for Clark Kent, showcasing her strong-willed personality.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Louise, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

LucilleLydiaLilaLeahLanaLara

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Louise. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

LauraLilaLenaLucyLydiaLanaLouisaLourdes

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Louise was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Louise has ranked as high as #41 nationally, which occurred in 1920, and has been most popular in New York, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Illinois, and North Carolina.

In the past 5 years the name Louise has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Louise is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Louise was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Louise.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 579 0 579
2024 562 0 562
2023 514 0 514
2022 470 8 462
2021 465 5 460
2020 417 0 417
2019 428 0 428
2018 340 0 340
2017 339 0 339
2016 313 0 313
2015 243 0 243
2014 201 0 201
2013 197 0 197
2012 153 0 153
2011 125 0 125
2010 150 0 150
2009 102 0 102
2008 108 0 108
2007 107 0 107
2006 90 0 90
2005 92 0 92
2004 94 0 94
2003 112 0 112
2002 110 0 110
2001 117 9 108
2000 112 0 112
1999 117 0 117
1998 105 7 98
1997 111 0 111
1996 94 0 94
1995 113 0 113
1994 111 0 111
1993 135 0 135
1992 154 7 147
1991 187 0 187
1990 182 0 182
1989 169 13 156
1988 165 5 160
1987 181 12 169
1986 169 7 162
1985 205 11 194
1984 223 14 209
1983 212 12 200
1982 266 11 255
1981 232 6 226
1980 242 8 234
1979 219 9 210
1978 205 5 200
1977 207 0 207
1976 213 8 205
1975 241 12 229
1974 241 12 229
1973 313 0 313
1972 349 9 340
1971 450 6 444
1970 541 0 541
1969 613 11 602
1968 635 15 620
1967 668 9 659
1966 888 13 875
1965 957 12 945
1964 1,159 14 1,145
1963 1,333 11 1,322
1962 1,411 12 1,399
1961 1,549 8 1,541
1960 1,793 7 1,786
1959 1,979 13 1,966
1958 2,015 7 2,008
1957 2,321 13 2,308
1956 2,252 14 2,238
1955 2,446 15 2,431
1954 2,710 18 2,692
1953 2,980 16 2,964
1952 3,007 28 2,979
1951 3,034 22 3,012
1950 3,268 14 3,254
1949 3,443 19 3,424
1948 3,712 27 3,685
1947 4,063 13 4,050
1946 3,945 20 3,925
1945 3,536 22 3,514
1944 3,855 13 3,842
1943 4,062 18 4,044
1942 4,374 31 4,343
1941 3,943 33 3,910
1940 3,963 35 3,928
1939 3,981 25 3,956
1938 4,101 32 4,069
1937 4,421 39 4,382
1936 4,403 48 4,355
1935 4,607 44 4,563
1934 5,023 50 4,973
1933 5,117 38 5,079
1932 5,695 52 5,643
1931 5,942 45 5,897
1930 6,993 51 6,942
1929 6,962 59 6,903
1928 7,111 58 7,053
1927 7,761 57 7,704
1926 8,031 52 7,979
1925 8,316 41 8,275
1924 8,912 58 8,854
1923 8,926 44 8,882
1922 8,929 43 8,886
1921 9,221 41 9,180
1920 9,226 47 9,179
1919 8,855 43 8,812
1918 9,145 34 9,111
1917 8,632 48 8,584
1916 8,663 33 8,630
1915 8,351 38 8,313
1914 6,675 27 6,648
1913 5,603 26 5,577
1912 5,149 33 5,116
1911 3,743 18 3,725
1910 3,486 29 3,457
1909 3,029 10 3,019
1908 2,951 14 2,937
1907 2,628 9 2,619
1906 2,319 12 2,307
1905 2,381 14 2,367
1904 2,146 10 2,136
1903 1,945 10 1,935
1902 1,841 9 1,832
1901 1,645 5 1,640
1900 2,085 15 2,070
1899 1,547 11 1,536
1898 1,701 8 1,693
1897 1,568 5 1,563
1896 1,544 13 1,531
1895 1,592 10 1,582
1894 1,581 10 1,571
1893 1,459 12 1,447
1892 1,453 7 1,446
1891 1,333 0 1,333
1890 1,481 9 1,472
1889 1,289 6 1,283
1888 1,343 9 1,334
1887 1,100 12 1,088
1886 1,061 0 1,061
1885 956 0 956
1884 967 5 962
1883 854 7 847
1882 820 7 813
1881 622 5 617
1880 635 0 635

Top States for Louise (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 43
8%
NY 35
7%
TX 33
6%
OH 28
5%
FL 26
5%
MN 26
5%
TN 26
5%
MA 22
4%
IL 22
4%
GA 21
4%
MI 17
3%
MO 17
3%
PA 16
3%
VA 16
3%
IN 15
3%
WA 15
3%
OR 13
3%
NC 13
3%
WI 12
2%
AL 12
2%
SC 12
2%
CO 12
2%
IA 10
2%
NJ 9
2%
AZ 7
1%
DC 7
1%
MD 6
1%
KY 6
1%
LA 6
1%
KS 5
1%
NV 5
1%