Louisa means famous warrior — the Latinate feminine of Louis. Louisa May Alcott wrote Little Women — the most beloved novel about sisters ever written. Jo March is literature's most beloved tomboy. Me Before You's Louisa Clark (Emilia Clarke) is one of romance's most memorable heroines. Three syllables of Alcott-level storytelling, March-family sisterhood, and the most famous warrior in any writing desk.
Louisa comes from the Germanic meaning famous warrior. Louisa May Alcott (1832–1888) wrote Little Women — the most beloved novel about sisterhood. Jo March is literature's most beloved tomboy. Me Before You's Louisa Clark is one of romance's most memorable heroines.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Latinate form; Louisa May Alcott (1832–1888).
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Today
Louisa remains a beloved choice, ranking #768 in the US. 21,528 babies have been named Louisa since 1880.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names, SSA data
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How popular is Louisa?
2021peak year
Louisa appears in U.S. registration data going all the way back to 1880, when records begin. Its popularity climbed over the following decades. In 2021, 424 babies received the name (ranked #687). Today it sits around #768, with roughly 371 babies named Louisa each year. Louisa's usage has held roughly steady recently. In total, around 21,528 babies have been registered with this name since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
Louisa's Life Path 3 is the communicator's number — Little-Women communication. People named Louisa tend to be literary, sisterly, and gifted at writing the most beloved novels from the smallest rooms.
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