How Many People Are Named Louisa?

21,528

people in the United States are named Louisa

1 in 15,561 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#1773

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0064%

Of US population

Peak Year

2021

424 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English, German, Dutch
Pronunciation: loo-EEZ-ə (English), loo-EES-ə (English), loo-EE-za (German)
Gender: Primarily Female

Meaning:

Latinate feminine form of LOUIS. A famous bearer was the American novelist Louisa May Alcott (1832-1888), the author of 'Little Women'.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
100.0%
Male
0.0%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 65.2 years old

Young (<30) 6,629
30.8%
Adult (30–60) 3,277
15.2%
Senior (>60) 11,622
54%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

New York 1,939
California 1,577
Texas 1,475
Pennsylvania 857
Massachusetts 704
Illinois 485
New Jersey 424
Ohio 327
Michigan 269
New Mexico 268

💡 Fun Facts About "Louisa"

  • 383 babies were named Louisa in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 2021
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in New York

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