Name meaning & stats
Louise
Louise (French origin). 88,806 US babies since 1940, peak 1942. Notable Louises are 1.7× over-represented as professors.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
French
The feminine form of Louis.
In US birth records
Peak year: 1942
88,806 US babies were named Louise between 1940 and 2025.
Where Louises end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Writer | 1.2× | High · 86 people |
| Actor | 0.8× | High · 78 people |
| Professor | 1.7× | High · 68 people |
| Politician | 1.0× | High · 55 people |
Among notable women who are professors, Louises show up 1.7× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Louise has a surprise career: 1.6×
Name twins (peaked around 1942)