Louisa

For many more names, please Return to Edgar's Main Page.

Louisa

Gender: Feminine
Language: English
Etymology:
Louisa is a feminine form of of Louis, a French form of the Germanic name, Hludwig. It originally meant “Famous Warrior” from “hlud” (famous), and “wig” (warrior).

History:
Louisa, with the Latin “a” ending, was formed in the 18th from Louise, during the vogue for classical names.
Please see Louise for more information.

Pronunciation: loo-ease-ah, loo-eye-zah

Diminutives:
English: Lou, Louann, Louanne, Louella, Louetta, Louie, Ouida.

Famous Bearers:
Artists and Authors:
Louisa May Alcott (1832-1888)
American author.

Educators, Scholars, and Social Workers:
Louisa Lee Schuyler (1837-1926)
American welfare worker.

Political Figures:
Louisa Adams (1775-1852)
American first lady. Wife of John Quincy Adams.

Singers and Entertainers:
Louisa Lane Drew (1820-1897)
American actress.
Louisa Dupont Barker (1913-1998)
American blues singer.

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
0.012 % named Louisa

Popularity of Louisa:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1800: 40th most popular.
1850: 17th most popular.
1875: 23rd most popular.
1900-1910: 374th most popular.
1910-1920: 436th most popular.
1920-1930: 561st most popular.
1930-1940: 732nd most popular.
1940-1950: 697th most popular.
1950-1960: 749th most popular.
1960-1970: 861st most popular.
1970-2000: N/A

In France...
1900: 150th most popular.
1910: 161st most popular.
1920: 167th most popular.
1925: 186th most popular.
1930-2000: N/A