Louise: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced loo-EEZ · 2 syllables
Louise means “famous warrior”, from French and Germanic.
From French Louise, the feminine form of Louis.
- Meaning
- famous warrior
- Origin
- French, Germanic
- Pronunciation
- loo-EEZ
- US rank (2025)
- #514
- US babies a year
- about 518 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1900
- Style
- Vintage, Comeback, Rising
- Nicknames
- Lulu
How popular is Louise?
Louise was the #514 name in the US in 2025, given to 579 babies. It’s rising: up 182% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1900.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #514 |
| England & Wales | #559 |
| Scotland | #399 |
| Ireland | #217 |
| France | #1 |
| Norway | #59 |
| Canada | #306 |
| Australia | #288 |
How old are people named Louise?
Half of US adults named Louise are older than 74; most are between 42 and 92. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Louise
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Louise have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Louise
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
- Pauline
- Alice
- Harriet
- Helene
- Ida
- Cecile
- Marguerite
- Adele
- Henrietta
- Rowena
- Gertrude
- Hilda
- Leonore
- Blanche
- Josephine
- Hortense
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Questions about Louise
What does the name Louise mean?
Louise means “famous warrior”. It comes from French and Germanic.
How do you pronounce Louise?
Louise is pronounced loo-EEZ.
How popular is the name Louise?
Louise was the #514 name in the US in 2025, given to 579 babies. It’s rising: up 182% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1900.
How old are people named Louise?
Half of US adults named Louise are older than 74. Most are between 42 and 92.