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Louise
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About Louise
Louise stands as a testament to enduring elegance, offering timeless grace that never goes out of style regardless of passing trends or shifting preferences. This classic choice carries literary and historical associations that give it depth and cultural richness often missing from newer, invented alternatives. Louise possesses a quiet strength, a dignified simplicity that speaks volumes without shouting for attention or demanding recognition through unusual spelling or construction. The name's two syllables create a balanced, complete feeling that works beautifully on its own or as part of a longer name combination. Louise has served countless remarkable women throughout history, providing positive associations and role models for your daughter to discover as she grows. This choice appeals to parents who value substance over flash, who appreciate names with proven staying power and cross-generational appeal. Louise pairs exceptionally well with both traditional and modern middle names, demonstrating remarkable versatility in creating complete name combinations. The name conveys refinement and intelligence, qualities that will serve your daughter well in every context she encounters. Parents choosing Louise demonstrate confidence in selecting a name that doesn't chase trends but instead stands firmly on its own considerable merits and lasting beauty throughout the years.
Popularity of the Name Louise
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #37 | ||||
| 1881 | #42 | ||||
| 1882 | #34 | ||||
| 1883 | #38 | ||||
| 1884 | #35 | ||||
| 1885 | #39 | ||||
| 1886 | #37 | ||||
| 1887 | #35 | ||||
| 1888 | #33 | ||||
| 1889 | #38 | ||||
| 1890 | #31 | ||||
| 1891 | #37 | ||||
| 1892 | #38 | ||||
| 1893 | #37 | ||||
| 1894 | #37 | ||||
| 1895 | #37 | ||||
| 1896 | #42 | ||||
| 1897 | #41 | ||||
| 1898 | #42 | ||||
| 1899 | #40 | ||||
| 1900 | #35 | ||||
| 1901 | #36 | ||||
| 1902 | #36 | ||||
| 1903 | #31 | ||||
| 1904 | #28 | ||||
| 1905 | #23 | ||||
| 1906 | #24 | ||||
| 1907 | #21 | ||||
| 1908 | #18 | ||||
| 1909 | #19 | ||||
| 1910 | #20 | ||||
| 1911 | #19 | ||||
| 1912 | #17 | ||||
| 1913 | #17 | ||||
| 1914 | #17 | ||||
| 1915 | #18 | ||||
| 1916 | #18 | ||||
| 1917 | #19 | ||||
| 1918 | #18 | ||||
| 1919 | #20 | ||||
| 1920 | #19 | ||||
| 1921 | #22 | ||||
| 1922 | #22 | ||||
| 1923 | #22 | ||||
| 1924 | #24 | ||||
| 1925 | #27 | ||||
| 1926 | #27 | ||||
| 1927 | #27 | ||||
| 1928 | #31 | ||||
| 1929 | #31 | ||||
| 1930 | #31 | ||||
| 1931 | #33 | #179 | |||
| 1932 | #36 | ||||
| 1933 | #39 | ||||
| 1934 | #40 | ||||
| 1935 | #45 | ||||
| 1936 | #46 | #201 | |||
| 1937 | #48 | ||||
| 1938 | #59 | #213 | |||
| 1939 | #59 | #198 | |||
| 1940 | #59 | #239 | |||
| 1941 | #62 | #141 | |||
| 1942 | #61 | #213 | |||
| 1943 | #70 | #183 | |||
| 1944 | #69 | #154 | |||
| 1945 | #78 | #166 | |||
| 1946 | #91 | #146 | |||
| 1947 | #99 | #132 | |||
| 1948 | #99 | #131 | |||
| 1949 | #104 | #159 | |||
| 1950 | #109 | #116 | |||
| 1951 | #117 | #100 | |||
| 1952 | #122 | #89 | |||
| 1953 | #125 | #97 | |||
| 1954 | #138 | #93 | |||
| 1955 | #148 | #88 | |||
| 1956 | #165 | #77 | |||
| 1957 | #166 | #72 | |||
| 1958 | #182 | #81 | |||
| 1959 | #183 | #62 | |||
| 1960 | #199 | #73 | |||
| 1961 | #217 | #60 | |||
| 1962 | #228 | #50 | |||
| 1963 | #239 | #60 | |||
| 1964 | #265 | #52 | #54 | ||
| 1965 | #283 | #46 | #57 | ||
| 1966 | #287 | #44 | #46 | ||
| 1967 | #349 | #38 | #48 | ||
| 1968 | #359 | #36 | #45 | ||
| 1969 | #382 | #40 | #44 | ||
| 1970 | #416 | #39 | #42 | ||
| 1971 | #460 | #49 | #38 | ||
| 1972 | #508 | #46 | #33 | ||
| 1973 | #535 | #44 | #23 | ||
| 1974 | #663 | #41 | #19 | ||
| 1975 | #667 | #38 | #24 | ||
| 1976 | #717 | #40 | #21 | ||
| 1977 | #741 | #48 | #24 | ||
| 1978 | #773 | #36 | #13 | ||
| 1979 | #768 | #36 | #16 | ||
| 1980 | #717 | #27 | #5 | ||
| 1981 | #734 | #32 | #10 | ||
| 1982 | #689 | #28 | #7 | ||
| 1983 | #791 | #34 | #11 | ||
| 1984 | #773 | #51 | #15 | ||
| 1985 | #840 | #56 | #13 | ||
| 1986 | #975 | #74 | #13 | ||
| 1987 | #957 | #59 | #13 | ||
| 1990 | #998 | #78 | #16 | ||
| 1991 | #996 | #80 | #18 | #547 | |
| 2016 | #896 | #405 | #243 | #454 | |
| 2017 | #807 | #453 | #309 | #538 | |
| 2018 | #803 | #438 | #217 | #357 | |
| 2019 | #677 | #545 | #353 | #339 | |
| 2020 | #681 | #551 | #405 | #325 | #375 |
| 2021 | #651 | #679 | #292 | #305 | |
| 2022 | #639 | #704 | #297 | #368 | |
| 2023 | #583 | #619 | #385 | #305 | #304 |
| 2024 | #541 | #880 | #304 | #316 | |
| 2025 | #516 | #807 | #224 | #250 | |
| 1997 | #42 | #161 | #43 | #659 | |
| 1998 | #47 | #151 | #36 | ||
| 1999 | #59 | #177 | #45 | #840 | |
| 2000 | #65 | #167 | #56 | #784 | |
| 2001 | #71 | #234 | #50 | #816 | |
| 2002 | #48 | #179 | #49 | #735 | |
| 2003 | #63 | #333 | #57 | #892 | |
| 2004 | #70 | #236 | #69 | ||
| 2005 | #102 | #370 | #77 | ||
| 2006 | #124 | #145 | #92 | #866 | |
| 2007 | #140 | #442 | #103 | #949 | |
| 2008 | #174 | #104 | #695 | ||
| 2009 | #195 | #304 | #116 | #652 | |
| 2010 | #200 | #336 | #130 | #887 | |
| 2011 | #257 | #164 | #718 | ||
| 2012 | #269 | #240 | #738 | ||
| 2013 | #350 | #235 | #653 | ||
| 2014 | #372 | #370 | #192 | #572 | |
| 2015 | #382 | #513 | #495 | ||
| 1988 | #73 | #13 | |||
| 1989 | #86 | #16 | |||
| 1992 | #77 | #19 | #536 | ||
| 1993 | #95 | #23 | #631 | ||
| 1994 | #100 | #27 | #479 | ||
| 1995 | #106 | #33 | #623 | ||
| 1996 | #155 | #32 | #667 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Louise
Names Similar to Louise
Nicknames for Louise
- Lou
- Lulu
- Louie
- Weezy
- Loulou
Famous People Named Louise
| Louise Brooks | American actress and dancer |
| Louise Nevelson | American sculptor |
| Louise Brown | World's first "test-tube" baby |
| Louise Glück | American poet and Nobel laureate |
| Louise L. Hay | American author and motivational speaker |
| Louise Suggs | American professional golfer and LPGA founder |
| Louise Arbour | Canadian jurist and former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights |
| Louise Bourgeois | French-American artist and sculptor |
| Louise of Denmark | Danish princess and queen consort of Sweden and Norway |
| Louise Michel | French anarchist and feminist activist |
| Louise Erdrich | American author and Pulitzer Prize finalist |
| Louise Woodward | British au pair involved in a high-profile legal case |
| Louise Redknapp | British singer and media personality |
| Louise Penny | Canadian author of mystery novels |
| Louise McLeod | Canadian Paralympic athlete |
| Louise Dresser | American actress of the silent film era |
| Louise Jameson | English actress known for her role in "Doctor Who" |
| Louise Fletcher | Australian cricketer |
| Louise Minchin | British journalist and broadcaster |
Characters Named Louise
| Louise Belcher | From the animated TV show "Bob's Burgers" |
| Louise Banks | From the movie "Arrival" |
| Louise Miller | From the novel "Thelma & Louise" by Callie Khouri |
| Louise Halevy | From the anime series "Mobile Suit Gundam 00" |
| Louise "Lou" Clark | From the novel and movie "Me Before You" |
| Louise de la Vallière | From the anime and light novel series "The Familiar of Zero" |
| Louise Cooper | From the TV series "Bates Motel" |
| Louise Ellison | From the TV series "Hell on Wheels" |
| Louise McCallum | From the TV series "The Missing" |
| Louise Fenston | From the novel "Little Men" by Louisa May Alcott |
| Louise Hatcher | From the TV series "The Family" |
| Louise Fischer | From the TV series "Halt and Catch Fire" |
| Louise Gugenheim | From the movie "The Witches of Eastwick" |
| Louise Hale | From the TV series "Pretty Little Liars" |
| Louise Grant | From the TV series "The Last Ship" |
| Louise "Lou" Teasdale | From the movie "After" |