Louise
Louise: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /luหหiหz/ ยท /lษหwiหz/
Meaning and origin of Louise
- A female given name from French.
Etymology
From French Louise, the feminine form of Louis.
How popular is Louise?
Since 1880, 336,466 girls and 2,196 boys in the U.S. have been named Louise (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #17 in 1912. Its highest rank for boys was #529 in 1910. In 2025 it ranked #516 for girls, with 579 babies given the name.
Names similar to Louise
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Sibling name ideas for Louise
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Louise FAQ
What does the name Louise mean?
A female given name from French. From French Louise, the feminine form of Louis.
What is the origin of the name Louise?
Louise is listed as a name of French origin.
How popular is the name Louise?
Since 1880, 336,466 girls and 2,196 boys in the U.S. have been named Louise (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #17 in 1912. Its highest rank for boys was #529 in 1910. In 2025 it ranked #516 for girls, with 579 babies given the name.
Is Louise a boy or girl name?
Louise is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 336,466 girls and 2,196 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.