Louisa is a distinctive choice, ranked #684 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Louisa in their class.
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UK Rank 2025
#684
US Rank #697
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About the Name Louisa
Louisa has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 226 places in five years. It was most popular in 1998 at #175 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Louisa is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Louisa in their class.
It ranks similarly in the US at #697, suggesting broad transatlantic appeal.
⭐ Famous People Named Louisa
Louisa (biography) — Louisa is a biography of Louisa Lawson by Australian writer Brian Matthews.
Louisa Clein — Louisa Clein is a British actress, known for playing Maya Stepney in the ITV soap opera Emmerdale.
Louisa Harland — Louisa Clare Harland is an Irish actress.
Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Louisa
Unlikely. With around 54 UK babies named Louisa per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Louisa in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Louisa is declining: down 159 places since 2020, to #684 in 2025. It peaked at #175 in 1998.
Louisa is more popular in the US (#733) than in the UK (#751). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Louisa include: Louisa (biography), Louisa Clein and Louisa Harland. Short summaries for each appear below.
Louisa ranks #733 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
54
UK babies named Louisa (2025)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 159 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Louisa
Almost certainly the only Louisa in the class
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UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Louisa
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story