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