Girl
Louisa
famous warrior
About Louisa
Elegance personified in four syllables, Louisa resonates with classical beauty and enduring sophistication. This name has graced countless remarkable women throughout history, carrying associations with literature, arts, and intellectual pursuits. The name flows effortlessly, its rhythm creating a natural musicality that pleases the ear. Louisa possesses a vintage charm experiencing renewed appreciation among modern parents who recognize quality when they see it. The name offers delightful versatility—formal enough for professional settings yet warm enough for intimate moments. Consider how Louisa adapts seamlessly across languages and cultures, making it ideal for internationally-minded families. Its nickname potential ranges from sweet Lou to playful Lulu, providing options as your daughter develops her own identity. Louisa represents investment in timeless elegance rather than fleeting trends, a choice that will serve your daughter well throughout every stage of life.
Popularity of the Name Louisa
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #130 | ||||
| 1881 | #119 | ||||
| 1882 | #140 | ||||
| 1883 | #135 | ||||
| 1884 | #144 | ||||
| 1885 | #156 | ||||
| 1886 | #171 | ||||
| 1887 | #170 | ||||
| 1888 | #183 | ||||
| 1889 | #174 | ||||
| 1890 | #180 | ||||
| 1891 | #212 | ||||
| 1892 | #219 | ||||
| 1893 | #232 | ||||
| 1894 | #225 | ||||
| 1895 | #263 | ||||
| 1896 | #235 | ||||
| 1897 | #271 | ||||
| 1898 | #294 | ||||
| 1899 | #296 | ||||
| 1900 | #271 | #83 | |||
| 1901 | #302 | #62 | |||
| 1902 | #339 | #62 | |||
| 1903 | #318 | #71 | |||
| 1904 | #320 | #88 | |||
| 1905 | #374 | #67 | |||
| 1906 | #390 | #73 | |||
| 1907 | #338 | #62 | |||
| 1908 | #359 | #86 | |||
| 1909 | #380 | #89 | |||
| 1910 | #434 | #96 | |||
| 1911 | #410 | #85 | |||
| 1912 | #508 | #104 | |||
| 1913 | #382 | #99 | |||
| 1914 | #402 | #120 | |||
| 1915 | #449 | #127 | |||
| 1916 | #416 | #127 | |||
| 1917 | #448 | #124 | |||
| 1918 | #490 | #117 | |||
| 1919 | #464 | #162 | |||
| 1920 | #500 | #162 | |||
| 1921 | #497 | #137 | |||
| 1922 | #555 | #141 | |||
| 1923 | #515 | #153 | |||
| 1924 | #517 | #161 | |||
| 1925 | #498 | #143 | |||
| 1926 | #549 | ||||
| 1927 | #576 | ||||
| 1928 | #565 | ||||
| 1929 | #541 | #167 | |||
| 1930 | #532 | #200 | |||
| 1931 | #607 | ||||
| 1932 | #549 | ||||
| 1933 | #569 | ||||
| 1934 | #600 | ||||
| 1935 | #651 | #195 | |||
| 1936 | #591 | ||||
| 1937 | #642 | ||||
| 1938 | #640 | ||||
| 1939 | #672 | ||||
| 1940 | #605 | ||||
| 1941 | #642 | ||||
| 1942 | #740 | ||||
| 1943 | #712 | ||||
| 1944 | #670 | ||||
| 1945 | #705 | ||||
| 1946 | #710 | ||||
| 1947 | #669 | ||||
| 1948 | #758 | ||||
| 1949 | #669 | ||||
| 1950 | #729 | ||||
| 1951 | #747 | ||||
| 1952 | #729 | ||||
| 1953 | #713 | ||||
| 1954 | #768 | ||||
| 1955 | #799 | #244 | |||
| 1956 | #833 | ||||
| 1957 | #930 | ||||
| 1958 | #819 | ||||
| 1959 | #856 | #311 | |||
| 1960 | #846 | #277 | |||
| 1961 | #852 | ||||
| 1962 | #881 | #255 | |||
| 1963 | #867 | #326 | |||
| 1964 | #873 | #260 | #267 | ||
| 1965 | #826 | #274 | #313 | ||
| 1966 | #866 | #321 | #422 | ||
| 1967 | #975 | #323 | #233 | ||
| 1968 | #936 | #281 | |||
| 1969 | #962 | #315 | |||
| 2014 | #955 | #281 | #562 | ||
| 2015 | #907 | #302 | #418 | #765 | |
| 2016 | #828 | #264 | #349 | #717 | |
| 2017 | #752 | #309 | #385 | #713 | |
| 2018 | #731 | #311 | #401 | #717 | |
| 2019 | #688 | #381 | #437 | #738 | |
| 2020 | #725 | #462 | #580 | #589 | |
| 2021 | #687 | #518 | #700 | #486 | |
| 2022 | #825 | #509 | #530 | #635 | |
| 2023 | #808 | #681 | #374 | #722 | |
| 2024 | #733 | #675 | #670 | #652 | |
| 2025 | #697 | #624 | #760 | ||
| 1997 | #192 | #308 | #382 | #930 | |
| 1998 | #187 | #353 | #366 | #992 | |
| 1999 | #228 | #496 | #917 | ||
| 2000 | #198 | #320 | |||
| 2001 | #232 | #567 | |||
| 2002 | #205 | #721 | |||
| 2003 | #224 | #765 | |||
| 2004 | #200 | #397 | #997 | ||
| 2005 | #225 | #290 | #562 | #905 | |
| 2006 | #231 | #490 | |||
| 2007 | #202 | #450 | |||
| 2008 | #241 | #438 | #532 | ||
| 2009 | #248 | #561 | |||
| 2010 | #244 | #493 | |||
| 2011 | #317 | #384 | #738 | ||
| 2012 | #268 | #257 | #329 | ||
| 2013 | #301 | #368 | #390 | #778 | |
| 1970 | #211 | ||||
| 1971 | #239 | #297 | |||
| 1972 | #289 | #374 | |||
| 1973 | #236 | #562 | |||
| 1974 | #316 | #360 | |||
| 1975 | #298 | #313 | |||
| 1976 | #247 | #305 | |||
| 1977 | #270 | #278 | |||
| 1978 | #267 | #237 | |||
| 1979 | #171 | #280 | |||
| 1980 | #146 | #265 | |||
| 1981 | #175 | #408 | |||
| 1982 | #292 | #329 | |||
| 1983 | #246 | #511 | |||
| 1984 | #204 | #315 | |||
| 1985 | #271 | #341 | |||
| 1986 | #268 | #585 | |||
| 1987 | #238 | #438 | |||
| 1988 | #401 | ||||
| 1989 | #216 | #395 | |||
| 1990 | #294 | #398 | |||
| 1991 | #327 | #414 | #774 | ||
| 1992 | #363 | #592 | #758 | ||
| 1993 | #219 | #494 | |||
| 1994 | #404 | #434 | |||
| 1995 | #323 | #688 | |||
| 1996 | #510 | #853 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Louisa
Names Similar to Louisa
Nicknames for Louisa
- Lou
- Lulu
- Isa
- Lisa
- Louie
Famous People Named Louisa
| Louisa May Alcott | American author of "Little Women" |
| Louisa Johnson | English singer and winner of "The X Factor UK" in 2015 |
| Louisa Adams | Former First Lady of the United States, wife of President John Quincy Adams |
| Louisa Gummer | American model and actress |
| Louisa Clein | British actress known for her role in "Emmerdale" |
| Louisa Moritz | Cuban-American actress and lawyer |
| Louisa Necib | French former professional footballer |
| Louisa Krause | American actress known for her work in indie films |
| Louisa Rix | British actress and producer |
| Louisa Egbunike | Nigerian author and academic |
| Louisa Leaman | British author and journalist |
| Louisa Mak | Hong Kong TV host and actress |
| Louisa Bradshaw | Australian field hockey player |
| Louisa Buck | British art critic and writer |
| Louisa Pili-Pili | Congolese women's rights activist |
| Louisa Wall | New Zealand politician and former sportswoman |
| Louisa Garrett Anderson | English suffragette and physician |
| Louisa Hawkins Canby | American artist and illustrator |
| Louisa Wright | British archaeologist and academic |
| Louisa Catherine Johnson | 19th-century American botanical illustrator |
Characters Named Louisa
| Louisa Musgrove | Character in Jane Austen's novel "Persuasion" |
| Louisa Gradgrind | Character in Charles Dickens's novel "Hard Times" |
| Louisa Von Trapp | Character in "The Sound of Music" musical and film |
| Louisa Clark | Protagonist in Jojo Moyes's novel "Me Before You" |
| Louisa "Lou" Miller | Character in "Me Before You" and its sequels |
| Louisa Fenn | Character in "The Mysteries of Udolpho" by Ann Radcliffe |
| Louisa Trotter | Character in the TV series "The Duchess of Duke Street" |
| Louisa May "Weezy" Harper | Character in the TV series "The Jeffersons" |
| Louisa "Lou" Solverson | Character in the TV series "Fargo" |
| Louisa Kingley | Character in "The Dragon Prince" animated series |
| Louisa Alcott | Character in "Little Men" by Louisa May Alcott |
| Louisa Delacourt | Character in the film "The Parent Trap" - 1998 |
| Louisa Akita | Character in the novel "Love Is a Four-Letter Word" by Claire Calman |
| Louisa Colpepper | Character in the TV series "The Vicar of Dibley" |
| Louisa Gibson | Character in the TV series "Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue" |
| Louisa Callaghan | Character in the TV series "Wentworth" |
| Louisa Lauchlan | Character in the TV series "Waterloo Road" |