Louise
Pronunciation: [ l-oo-EEZ ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Louise first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 468 babies have been named Louise in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Louise is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #11,669 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #11,669
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Louise
Louise is a boy name .
Is Louise a boy or girl name? Louise is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #11,669 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #538. Louise is more commonly used as a girl name.
Louise is currently ranked #11,669 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Louise include Lou, Loui, Louiy, Louiie, Loy, Loie, and Loukins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Louise include Louis, Louie . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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