How Many People Are Named Lou?
38,049
people in the United States are named Lou
1 in 8,804 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#1294
💎 Rare
Population Percentage
0.0114%
Of US population
Peak Year
1954
1,547 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English, French
Pronunciation:
LOO
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
Short form of LOUISE or LOUIS. Famous bearers include the baseball player Lou Gehrig (1903-1941) and the musician Lou Reed (1942-2013).
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 82.4 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Texas
3,071
North Carolina
1,678
Kentucky
1,462
Louisiana
1,338
Mississippi
1,257
Tennessee
1,254
Ohio
1,170
Oklahoma
1,164
Pennsylvania
1,102
South Carolina
1,071
💡 Fun Facts About "Lou"
- 140 babies were named Lou in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1954
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in Texas
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