Louisa
5 countries#694 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Louisa was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
21,937 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #694 · peaked in 2021 with 424 births
Most common in: New York, California, Texas, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
19,360 births recorded 1900–2022 · currently #129 · peaked in 2017 with 579 births
Most common in: Nord, Paris, Pas-de-Calais, Bouches-du-Rhône, Rhône
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
5,944 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #358 · peaked in 2007 with 298 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
4,735 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #588 · peaked in 2007 with 263 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
1,101 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #359 · peaked in 1978 with 55 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
108 births recorded 2001–2025 · currently #397 · peaked in 2016 with 13 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Louisa’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1743 | — |
| 2007 | #1726 | ↑17 |
| 2008 | #1774 | ↓48 |
| 2009 | #1602 | ↑172 |
| 2010 | #1402 | ↑200 |
| 2011 | #1217 | ↑185 |
| 2012 | #1119 | ↑98 |
| 2013 | #1017 | ↑102 |
| 2014 | #954 | ↑63 |
| 2015 | #906 | ↑48 |
| 2016 | #827 | ↑79 |
| 2017 | #752 | ↑75 |
| 2018 | #731 | ↑21 |
| 2019 | #688 | ↑43 |
| 2020 | #725 | ↓37 |
| 2021 | #685 | ↑40 |
| 2022 | #822 | ↓137 |
| 2023 | #808 | ↑14 |
| 2024 | #732 | ↑76 |
| 2025 | #694 | ↑38 |
Frequently asked questions about Louisa
Is Louisa a popular name?
Yes — Louisa currently ranks #694 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Louisa more common for boys or girls?
Louisa is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Louisa most popular?
Louisa peaked in 2021 in United States, with 424 recorded births that year.
Is Louisa rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Louisa’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #130 in 1880 to #694 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Louisa?
At least 47,241 babies have been recorded with the name Louisa across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Louisa popular in more than one country?
Yes — Louisa appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, France, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Louisa?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Louisa include Emmie, Leilany, Romy, Rowyn.
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