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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Luise — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Luiscarlos|Luisfernando
GermanicGirl→ Stable

Luise

loo-EE-zuh · 3 syllables

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Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #16740 in 2022

Peak: #16555 in 2020

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #16740 in 2022

Peak: #16555 in 2020

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202022

Rank #16740 · Falling since 2020

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class

Luise scores lower overall — it's a well-known name in this region.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
55
Uniqueness20% of score
45
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
GermanicClassicGirl3-syllableEuropeanRegalFamous-warrior-meaningOld-money-feelLiteraryVintage-revival
Character
graceful elegancequiet strengththoughtful natureartistic sensitivitysteadfast loyalty
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Luises

talentedversatileprofessionalgracefulaccomplished
STRONG
High confidence

Luise is a Germanic girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Luise at a Glance
Meaning:German feminine form of Louis, derived from Old High German 'hlod' (famous) and 'wig' (warrior). Means 'famous warrior' or 'renowned in battle.'
Language root:Germanic · Old High German · French
Peak rank:#16555 in 2020
5yr change:—
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Luise Rainer
Academy Award-winning actress
Luise Ullrich
German-Austrian actress
Similar Sound
LouiseLouisaLuciaLisetteEliseLiesel
Similar Style
ClaraMargotGretaIrisAudreyFiona
Works well with
ClaraMargaretStellaHelenaAnnikaDorotheaFriedrichWilhelm
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Luise · Overview
Summary

Luise is a Germanic girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Classic · Regal character
Luise carries a soft, warm, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
luise.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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