Louise Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: In the British Royal Family, there were 6 people who possessed the name Louise through the ages, including the daughter of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, Princess Louise (1848 – 1939).

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A Deep Dive

Louise Overview

Meaning

Renowned warrior

Gender

Girl

Origin

German, French

Etymology

Derived from the Old German name “Chlodowig,” which means “famous warrior,” it evolved through the French “Louis” and into the English “Louise”​.

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/luˈiz/

Popularity

Louise is a common name in many European countries, especially in France, England, and Sweden. In 2023, it ranked #586 for girls in the USA.

Syllable

1 syllable

Length

6 letters

Numerology

9 (Humanitarian, Selfless, Creative)

Name Styles

Classic, Vintage, Traditional

Associated Traits

Elegant, strong, noble, charismatic

Name Day

August 25th
A Deep Dive

Louise Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Louisa, Louize, Luisa, Luiza, Louiza, Aloisia, Lou, Eloise, Luise, Lovisa

Common Nicknames

Lou, Lulu, Louie, Louie, Lolo, Lula, Lulu, Lili, Lise, Sisi

Diminutives

Lou, Lulu, Louie, Lolo, Lula

Famous People

  • Louise Bourgeois
    (French-American Artist)
  • Louise Glück
    (American Poet)
  • Louise Brooks
    (American Actress)
  • Louise Fletcher
    (American Actress)
  • Louise Erdrich
    (American Author)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • "Thelma & Louise"
    (Film)
  • Louise Belcher
    ("Bob's Burgers," TV Series)
  • Louise Mallard
    ("The Story of an Hour," Short Story)
  • Louise Banks
    ("Arrival," Film)

Places

  • Louise Community
    (Texas, USA)
  • Louise Creek
    (British Columbia, Canada)
  • Lake Louise
    (Alberta, Canada)
  • Louise Town
    (Mississippi, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Louise?

Louise means “renowned warrior,” portraying a strong and determined personality, embodying qualities of courage and resilience.

What Is the Origin of The Name Louise?

Louise is of French origin, derived from the Old German name “Hlodowig” or “Chlodovech,” which means “famous warrior.”

Louise Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Louise in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#6462021#6382022#5862023
Top 3 Rankings#171912#171913#171914

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Louise

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023586
(+52 from 2022)
510
(+49 from 2022)
0.02916
2022638
(+8 from 2021)
461
(+1 from 2021)
0.02571
2021646
(+32 from 2020)
460
(+43 from 2020)
0.02568
2020678
(-1 from 2019)
417
(-10 from 2019)
0.02359
2019677
(+123 from 2018)
427
(+87 from 2018)
0.02327
2018800
(+7 from 2017)
340
(+2 from 2017)
0.01828
2017807
(+87 from 2016)
338
(+25 from 2016)
0.01789
2016894
(+185 from 2015)
313
(+70 from 2015)
0.01617
20151079
(+134 from 2014)
243
(+42 from 2014)
0.01246
20141213
(+5 from 2013)
201
(+4 from 2013)
0.01027
20131218
(+258 from 2012)
197
(+44 from 2012)
0.01022
20121476
(+203 from 2011)
153
(+28 from 2011)
0.00789
20111679
(-184 from 2010)
125
(-25 from 2010)
0.00645
20101495
(+521 from 2009)
150
(+48 from 2009)
0.00765
20092016
(-67 from 2008)
102
(-6 from 2008)
0.00504
20081949
(-21 from 2007)
108
(+1 from 2007)
0.00519
20071928
(+220 from 2006)
107
(+17 from 2006)
0.00506
20062148
(-119 from 2005)
90
(-2 from 2005)
0.00431
20052029
(-57 from 2004)
92
(-2 from 2004)
0.00453
20041972
(-270 from 2003)
94
(-18 from 2003)
0.00466
20031702
(-31 from 2002)
112
(+2 from 2002)
0.00558
20021671
No change from 2001
110
(+2 from 2001)
0.00557
20011671
(-94 from 2000)
108
(-4 from 2000)
0.00545
20001577
(-101 from 1999)
112
(-5 from 1999)
0.00561
19991476
(+170 from 1998)
117
(+19 from 1998)
0.00601
19981646
(-171 from 1997)
98
(-13 from 1997)
0.00506
19971475
(+150 from 1996)
111
(+17 from 1996)
0.00581
19961625
(-193 from 1995)
94
(-19 from 1995)
0.00490
19951432
(+1 from 1994)
113
(+2 from 1994)
0.00588
19941433
(-169 from 1993)
111
(-24 from 1993)
0.00569
19931264
(-76 from 1992)
135
(-12 from 1992)
0.00685
19921188
(-191 from 1991)
147
(-40 from 1991)
0.00733
1991997
(+2 from 1990)
187
(+5 from 1990)
0.00920
1990999
(+81 from 1989)
182
(+26 from 1989)
0.00886
19891080
(-62 from 1988)
156
(-4 from 1988)
0.00783
19881018
(-64 from 1987)
160
(-9 from 1987)
0.00832
1987954
(+19 from 1986)
169
(+7 from 1986)
0.00902
1986973
(-135 from 1985)
162
(-32 from 1985)
0.00878
1985838
(-67 from 1984)
194
(-15 from 1984)
0.01051
1984771
(+23 from 1983)
209
(+10 from 1983)
0.01159
1983794
(-108 from 1982)
199
(-56 from 1982)
0.01112
1982686
(+47 from 1981)
255
(+29 from 1981)
0.01406
1981733
(-20 from 1980)
226
(-9 from 1980)
0.01264
1980713
(+51 from 1979)
235
(+25 from 1979)
0.01320
1979764
(+8 from 1978)
210
(+10 from 1978)
0.01219
1978772
(-31 from 1977)
200
(-7 from 1977)
0.01217
1977741
(-27 from 1976)
207
(+2 from 1976)
0.01258
1976714
(-48 from 1975)
205
(-24 from 1975)
0.01304
1975666
(-3 from 1974)
229
No change from 1974
0.01467
1974663
(-129 from 1973)
229
(-84 from 1973)
0.01462
1973534
(-26 from 1972)
313
(-27 from 1972)
0.02014
1972508
(-49 from 1971)
340
(-104 from 1971)
0.02108
1971459
(-43 from 1970)
444
(-97 from 1970)
0.02533
1970416
(-34 from 1969)
541
(-61 from 1969)
0.02953
1969382
(-24 from 1968)
602
(-18 from 1968)
0.03415
1968358
(-9 from 1967)
620
(-39 from 1967)
0.03626
1967349
(-62 from 1966)
659
(-216 from 1966)
0.03838
1966287
(-4 from 1965)
875
(-70 from 1965)
0.04984
1965283
(-18 from 1964)
945
(-200 from 1964)
0.05171
1964265
(-26 from 1963)
1145
(-177 from 1963)
0.05850
1963239
(-11 from 1962)
1322
(-77 from 1962)
0.06650
1962228
(-11 from 1961)
1399
(-141 from 1961)
0.06902
1961217
(-18 from 1960)
1540
(-246 from 1960)
0.07414
1960199
(-16 from 1959)
1786
(-179 from 1959)
0.08588
1959183
(-1 from 1958)
1965
(-44 from 1958)
0.09453
1958182
(-16 from 1957)
2009
(-300 from 1957)
0.09725
1957166
(-1 from 1956)
2309
(+71 from 1956)
0.11005
1956165
(-17 from 1955)
2238
(-193 from 1955)
0.10867
1955148
(-10 from 1954)
2431
(-261 from 1954)
0.12125
1954138
(-13 from 1953)
2692
(-272 from 1953)
0.13522
1953125
(-3 from 1952)
2964
(-15 from 1952)
0.15361
1952122
(-5 from 1951)
2979
(-33 from 1951)
0.15663
1951117
(-8 from 1950)
3012
(-242 from 1950)
0.16305
1950109
(-5 from 1949)
3254
(-170 from 1949)
0.18504
1949104
(-5 from 1948)
3424
(-261 from 1948)
0.19504
194899
No change from 1947
3685
(-365 from 1947)
0.21146
194799
(-8 from 1946)
4050
(+125 from 1946)
0.22279
194691
(-13 from 1945)
3925
(+411 from 1945)
0.24335
194578
(-9 from 1944)
3514
(-328 from 1944)
0.26105
194469
(+1 from 1943)
3842
(-202 from 1943)
0.28115
194370
(-9 from 1942)
4044
(-299 from 1942)
0.28173
194261
(+1 from 1941)
4343
(+433 from 1941)
0.31234
194162
(-3 from 1940)
3910
(-16 from 1940)
0.31381
194059
No change from 1939
3926
(-32 from 1939)
0.33233
193959
No change from 1938
3958
(-110 from 1938)
0.34901
193859
(-11 from 1937)
4068
(-313 from 1937)
0.35639
193748
(-2 from 1936)
4381
(+27 from 1936)
0.39761
193646
(-1 from 1935)
4354
(-210 from 1935)
0.40406
193545
(-5 from 1934)
4564
(-409 from 1934)
0.41996
193440
(-1 from 1933)
4973
(-107 from 1933)
0.45947
193339
(-3 from 1932)
5080
(-562 from 1932)
0.48564
193236
(-3 from 1931)
5642
(-255 from 1931)
0.50999
193133
(-2 from 1930)
5897
(-1045 from 1930)
0.53429
193031
No change from 1929
6942
(+38 from 1929)
0.59514
192931
No change from 1928
6904
(-148 from 1928)
0.59643
192831
(-4 from 1927)
7052
(-652 from 1927)
0.58986
192727
No change from 1926
7704
(-275 from 1926)
0.62308
192627
No change from 1925
7979
(-297 from 1925)
0.64861
192527
(-3 from 1924)
8276
(-577 from 1924)
0.65522
192424
(-2 from 1923)
8853
(-29 from 1923)
0.68327
192322
No change from 1922
8882
(-4 from 1922)
0.70916
192222
No change from 1921
8886
(-294 from 1921)
0.71226
192122
(-3 from 1920)
9180
(+1 from 1920)
0.71735
192019
(+1 from 1919)
9179
(+367 from 1919)
0.73784
191920
(-2 from 1918)
8812
(-299 from 1918)
0.75019
191818
(+1 from 1917)
9111
(+527 from 1917)
0.75776
191719
(-1 from 1916)
8584
(-46 from 1916)
0.76391
191618
No change from 1915
8630
(+317 from 1915)
0.79487
191518
(-1 from 1914)
8313
(+1665 from 1914)
0.81193
191417
No change from 1913
6648
(+1071 from 1913)
0.83452
191317
No change from 1912
5577
(+461 from 1912)
0.85156
191217
(+2 from 1911)
5116
(+1391 from 1911)
0.87197
191119
(+1 from 1910)
3725
(+268 from 1910)
0.84311
191020
(-1 from 1909)
3457
(+438 from 1909)
0.82403
190919
(-1 from 1908)
3019
(+82 from 1908)
0.82017
190818
(+3 from 1907)
2937
(+318 from 1907)
0.82842
190721
(+3 from 1906)
2619
(+312 from 1906)
0.77615
190624
(-1 from 1905)
2307
(-60 from 1905)
0.73604
190523
(+5 from 1904)
2367
(+231 from 1904)
0.76389
190428
(+3 from 1903)
2136
(+201 from 1903)
0.73042
190331
(+5 from 1902)
1935
(+103 from 1902)
0.69555
190236
No change from 1901
1832
(+192 from 1901)
0.65352
190136
(-1 from 1900)
1640
(-430 from 1900)
0.64509
190035
(+5 from 1899)
2070
(+534 from 1899)
0.65148
189940
(+2 from 1898)
1536
(-157 from 1898)
0.62063
189842
(-1 from 1897)
1693
(+130 from 1897)
0.61755
189741
(+1 from 1896)
1563
(+32 from 1896)
0.62954
189642
(-5 from 1895)
1531
(-51 from 1895)
0.60756
189537
No change from 1894
1582
(+11 from 1894)
0.64021
189437
No change from 1893
1571
(+124 from 1893)
0.66576
189337
(+1 from 1892)
1447
(+1 from 1892)
0.64245
189238
(-1 from 1891)
1446
(+113 from 1891)
0.64292
189137
(-6 from 1890)
1333
(-139 from 1890)
0.67814
189031
(+7 from 1889)
1472
(+189 from 1889)
0.72993
188938
(-5 from 1888)
1283
(-51 from 1888)
0.67805
188833
(+2 from 1887)
1334
(+246 from 1887)
0.70416
188735
(+1 from 1886)
1088
(+27 from 1886)
0.70003
188636
(+3 from 1885)
1061
(+105 from 1885)
0.69015
188539
(-4 from 1884)
956
(-6 from 1884)
0.67349
188435
(+3 from 1883)
962
(+115 from 1883)
0.69920
188338
(-4 from 1882)
847
(+34 from 1882)
0.70548
188234
(+8 from 1881)
813
(+196 from 1881)
0.70272
188142
(-6 from 1880)
617
(-18 from 1880)
0.62415
188036
First SSA data recorded
635
First SSA data recorded
0.65058

American States Popularity Rankings for Louise

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#6952021#6352022#5242023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#10782021#5442022#7082023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#6612021#9612022#6032023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#5742021#4632022#4382023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#6002021#6342022#4652023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#3282021#3622022#2892023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#5602021#6382022#3932023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#5892021#5382022#2982023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#8152021#7732022#7862023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#6592021#7742022#4012023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#4702021#5172022#4582023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#10642021#14342022#13512023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#6632021#9172022#7132023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#8662021#5882022#6902023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#2781970#4621973#5351974

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#6062021#4402022#6322023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#8052020#5082021#6022023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#7922020#7022022#8082023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#4432021#4302022#3772023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#12432021#9762022#8372023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#2711968#3811972#3681982

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#5762020#3012022#4392023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#7302021#7222022#10052023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#5742021#5312022#4352023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#3932020#6192021#8332023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#3121964#3571965#4731967

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#2382021#2652022#2902023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#3681964#3171966#2931973

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#6462020#5542021#4212022

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#4282021#4172022#4282023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1821974#2481977#1942023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#6422021#3702022#2762023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#3372021#9802022#3162023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1741967#1881968#1641969

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#3341966#3501971#4772021

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#1962020#2312021#1592022

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1941967#1951968#2131970

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#2422021#3862022#5832023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#3901975#3761976#3911980

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#3861973#4851974#11822023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#6762021#3832022#5112023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#2191959#2131964#2552016

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#2711961#2541962#2482014

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#2811962#2771963#3642019

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#1471966#1491967#842019

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#2381961#2791962#2571963

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2931968#2641970#2481971

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1631963#1581964#1841966

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#1131949#1491951#1581962

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1401960#1431980#1561984

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#681950#871953#1001955

Popularity Rankings for Louise in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in France

France flagFrance#22020#22021#22022

Popularity in Belgium

Belgium flagBelgium#42020#32021#32022

Popularity in Denmark

Denmark flagDenmark#352004#412005#492006

Popularity in Greenland

Greenland flagGreenland#582019#592020#712021

Popularity in Australia (NSW)

Australia (NSW) flagAustralia (NSW)#641991#921992#1001995

Popularity in Norway

Norway flagNorway#692021#692022#822023

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#812020#952021#692022

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#992007#2882022#2632023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#2332020#1342021#1992022

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#2842021#2842022#2962023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#3582015#3532016#2962017

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#3802020#3972021#4652022

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#3842014#3882020#3812023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#4472019#3992020#4852021

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#4142021#5472022#5922023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#5622019#5592020#7092021

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Louise a Name for Boys or Girls?

Louise is a charming name for girls. With its strong meaning and classic elegance, it’s a name that parents love for their daughters.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Louise

Louise in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Louise Bourgeois (Artist, 1911–2010): Renowned French-American artist best known for her large-scale sculptures and installations.
  • Louise Glück (Poet, 1943): An American poet who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2020.
  • Louise Brooks (Actress, 1906–1985): A celebrated silent film actress and dancer from America.
  • Louise Fletcher (Actress, 1934–2022): An American actress who won an Academy Award for her role in "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest."
  • Louise Erdrich (Author, 1954): An American author known for her novels featuring Native American characters and themes.
  • Louise Belcher ("Bob's Burgers," 2011 TV Series): A mischievous and witty young girl who loves pranks and wears a pink bunny hat.
  • "Thelma & Louise" (1991 Film): Follows two friends on a road trip that takes a wild turn leading to an unforgettable adventure.
  • Louise Mallard ("The Story of an Hour," 1894 Short Story): A woman who experiences a range of emotions upon hearing of her husband's death.
  • Louise Banks ("Arrival," 2016 Film): A linguist who is recruited to communicate with extraterrestrial beings.
  • Louise Community (Texas, USA): A small, unincorporated community in Wharton County, known for its agricultural roots and friendly residents.
  • Louise Creek (British Columbia, Canada): A scenic creek in the Canadian province of British Columbia, popular for its hiking trails and natural beauty.
  • Lake Louise (Alberta, Canada): A famous glacial lake in Banff National Park, renowned for its turquoise waters and stunning mountain backdrop.
  • Louise Town (Mississippi, USA): A town in Humphreys County, known for its rural charm and community spirit.

Similar Names to Louise

Sibling Names for Louise