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Sarah-Louise

Girl name · 178 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Sarah-Louise: 178 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 17 births in 1989.

A harmonious double-barrelled name combining two classics: Sarah, from the Hebrew *Sarah* meaning “princess” or “noblewoman,” and Louise, the French feminine form of Louis, from *Hludwig* meaning “famous warrior.” The name Sarah-Louise conjures both gentle grace and quiet strength. Among its famous bearers is Sarah-Louise Burton, the British fashion designer who succeeded Alexander McQueen. A notable place connection is the Scottish town of St. Boswells, which shares the Boswell root with Louise. This pairing became particularly common in Scotland and Northern England from the 1970s onward, reflecting a broader trend for hyphenated names that honour both sides of a family—or simply sound best together.

Girl 22 of 52 years

Peak year
198917 babies
Latest (2011)
#5156 babies
Total births
178since 1984
5-year trend
▲ 8%vs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 1989 · 17
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).