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Louise is a feminine name used in French and English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "French feminine form of Louis." It ranked #516 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, french feminine form of Louis. The entry lists its usage as French, English, Danish, Swedish and others.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Louise ranked #516 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #516 | ssa-2025 |
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Names that Behind the Name files under the same origin (French) and that sit near Louise in the 2025 American rankings.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Louise mean?
Behind the Name does not give Louise a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: french feminine form of Louis.
Is Louise a popular name?
Louise ranked #516 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Louise a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Louise appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Louise — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
