The nameLouanne

Louanne is a modern French girl's name, close to Louane and Lou-Anne. It was popular in France in the 2000s.

Meaning

Louanne combines Lou, a pet form of Louise, and Anne, from the Hebrew Hannah, "grace".

Origin

French creation. It is also spelled Louane or Lou-Anne.

History

Louanne appeared in the mid 1990s and peaked in France in the late 2000s, before the singer Louane made the single n spelling more fashionable.

Popularity of the name Louanne

Louanne in France

1318thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2009peak year (405 births)
5,010babies named Louanne in France since 1900
0203405 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Louanne was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 2,860 births over the decade, 57% of all recorded babies named Louanne. Its rise began around 1998, and it peaked in 2009. Half of all babies named Louanne in France were born before 2008, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 20 births a year on average, against 53 in the five years before.

Variants and related names

Louanne in our baby name lists

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Louanne mean?

Louanne combines Lou, a pet form of Louise, and Anne, from the Hebrew Hannah, "grace".

What is the origin of the name Louanne?

French creation. It is also spelled Louane or Lou-Anne.

Is Louanne a girl's or a boy's name?

Louanne is a girl's name.

What are the variants of the name Louanne?

Variants and related names of Louanne include Louise.