Louise is a distinctive choice, ranked #952 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Louise in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#952
US Rank #540
About the Name Louise
Louise has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 393 places in five years. It was most popular in 1996 at #44 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has broken into the UK top 100 on 9 occasions, signalling genuine mainstream interest.
Louise is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #540, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Louise
Unlikely. With around 37 UK babies named Louise per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Louise in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Louise has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 393 places in the last five years. Its peak was #44 in 1996. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.
Louise is more popular in the US (#540) than in the UK (#952). 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.
Louise ranks #540 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
37
UK babies named Louise (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 393 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Louise
Likely around 1 other Louise in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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