Louise
girl name#514 in 2025Louise entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #17 in 1912, ranks #514 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1880–2025
#514
rank today
#17
peak (1912)
579
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #37 |
| 1890s | #38 |
| 1900s | #27 |
| 1910s | #18 |
| 1920s | #25 |
| 1930s | #44 |
| 1940s | #79 |
| 1950s | #146 |
| 1960s | #281 |
| 1970s | #624 |
| 1980s | #856 |
| 1990s | #1354 |
| 2000s | #1867 |
| 2010s | #1134 |
| 2020s | #600 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Louise has been most popular in CA, NY, TX.
Living bearers
About 83,500 people named Louise are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Louise alive today was born around 1924, making them about 101 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Louise in 2025?
- Louise ranks #514 among US girl names in 2025, with 579 babies given the name.
- When was the name Louise most popular?
- Louise peaked in 1912, reaching #17 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Louise with classmates?
- Louise will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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