The nameLouisa
Louisa is the English form of Louise, with a Victorian charm.
- Girl's name
- Germanic
Meaning
Louisa comes from Louis, from the Germanic hlod, "fame", and wig, "battle".
Origin
Germanic, through Latin and English.
History
Louisa May Alcott, author of Little Women, is its best known bearer. In the United States it was most common in the late 19th century. In England and Wales it reached 175th in 1998.
Did you know?
- Louisa Adams, born in London, was the first First Lady born outside the United States.
Famous people named Louisa
- Louisa May Alcott, novelist
- Louisa Johnson, singer
- Louisa Adams, First Lady
Popularity of the name Louisa
Louisa in the United States
Louisa was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 2,939 births over the decade, 14% of all recorded babies named Louisa. Half of all babies named Louisa in the United States were born before 1958, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 375 births a year.
Louisa in the United Kingdom
Louisa was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2000s, with 2,402 births over the decade, 45% of all recorded babies named Louisa. Half of all babies named Louisa in the United Kingdom 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: 70 births a year on average, against 154 in the five years before.
Louisa in France
Louisa in Belgium
Louisa in Switzerland
Louisa in Austria
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Louisa
Names from the same generation as Louisa, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Louisa mean?
Louisa comes from Louis, from the Germanic hlod, "fame", and wig, "battle".
What is the origin of the name Louisa?
Germanic, through Latin and English.
Is Louisa a girl's or a boy's name?
Louisa is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Louisa?
In 2024, Louisa was the 733rd most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 383 births.
What are the variants of the name Louisa?
Variants and related names of Louisa include Louis and Louise.
What are good sibling names for Louisa?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Ramona, Amalia, Emmy and Ida for a sister, Conrad, Roland, Wolfgang and Bruno for a brother.
Who are famous people named Louisa?
Louisa May Alcott, novelist; Louisa Johnson, singer; Louisa Adams, First Lady.