Louise
Peaked at #17 nationally in 1912, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Louise has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Louise — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#17
in 1912
Current rank
#540
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Louise reached its peak popularity for girls in 1912, ranking #17 nationally with 5,116 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #1218 (2014) to #540 (2024) — a 56% improvement.
As of 2024, Louise ranks #540 nationally for girls, with 559 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #540 | 559 |
| 2023 | #585 | 513 |
| 2022 | #639 | 462 |
| 2021 | #651 | 460 |
| 2020 | #680 | 417 |
| 2019 | #677 | 428 |
| 2018 | #803 | 340 |
| 2017 | #807 | 339 |
Louise — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#529
in 1910
Last ranked
#9513
in 2022
Years tracked
108
1881–2022
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1881, Louise reached its peak popularity for boys in 1910, ranking #529 nationally with 29 babies given the name that year.
Louise hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2022, when it stood at #9513.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | #9,513 | 8 |
| 2021 | #13,320 | 5 |
| 2001 | #7,272 | 9 |
| 1998 | #8,112 | 7 |
| 1992 | #7,123 | 7 |
| 1989 | #4,187 | 13 |
| 1988 | #8,043 | 5 |
| 1987 | #3,880 | 12 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Louise most popular?
Louise was most popular in 1912, when it ranked #17 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Louise becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Louise?
At least 338,078 babies have been recorded with the name Louise in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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