Louise
Girl name · 13,345 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Louise: 13,345 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 707 births in 1980.
Louise is the French feminine form of Louis, ultimately from the Germanic name Chlodovech, meaning "famous warrior." The name has been borne by notable figures including Queen Louise of Prussia, admired for her grace during the Napoleonic Wars, and silent-film star Louise Brooks, whose bobbed hair and flapper style defined an era. The stunning Lake Louise in Alberta, Canada, was named in honour of Princess Louise, daughter of Queen Victoria. A softer, more literary variant is Louisa, and the name also appears in the classic jazz standard "Louise," popularised by Maurice Chevalier, which helped cement its timeless, romantic appeal.
Girl 51 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 1980707 babies
- Latest (2024)
- #4766 babies
- Total births
- 13,345since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 54%vs prior 5y