Louise
Meaning: Famous warrior
Origin: French/Germanic (via Dutch)
Gender: Girl
Rank in Netherlands: #82
Total births: 9,954
History: Louise is the French feminine form of Louis. Popular in the Netherlands for centuries.
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Every number here comes directly from the Netherlands’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2014) | #64 |
| Babies named Louise in 2014 | 136 |
| Total recorded in the Netherlands | 9,954 |
| Peak year | 1952 (480 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #10 |
| Years in records | 1952–2014 (63 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↑ 41 spots |
Frequently asked about Louise
What does the name Louise mean?
Louise means “Famous warrior” from French/Germanic (via Dutch) roots.
What is the origin of the name Louise?
Louise has French/Germanic (via Dutch) origin. The traditional meaning is “Famous warrior”.
How popular is Louise in the Netherlands?
Louise ranked #64 in the Netherlands in 2014 — given to 136 babies that year.
When was Louise most popular?
Louise peaked in 1952 with 480 babies registered that year in the Netherlands.
Is Louise a boy or girl name?
Louise is predominantly a girls' name in the Netherlands — over 90% of Louises in registered births are female.
Is the name Louise rising or falling in popularity?
Louise has risen 41 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in the Netherlands — from #105 in 2009 to #64 in 2014.
How long has Louise been recorded in the Netherlands?
Louise appears in birth records in the Netherlands across 63 years — from 1952 through 2014.