Holding steady.
Popularity of Loise since 1897
Babies named Loise per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1926, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Loise's real moment was 1913.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 14 |
| 1910s | 152 |
| 1920s | 235 |
| 1930s | 142 |
| 1940s | 134 |
| 1950s | 88 |
| 1960s | 38 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Loise is a rare French feminine name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1897. It saw its peak usage in 1913, a time when many French-derived names were fashionable. The name has remained stable in its rarity over the decades, never ranking among the top 1000. Loise shares the meaning 'famous warrior' with its more popular variant Louise. Although it has no top-ranked states, its use remains scattered across the U.S. For parents seeking a distinctively vintage name with a clear French heritage, Loise offers a subtle alternative to the more common Louise.
Loise is a French feminine form of Louis, which derives from the Germanic name Chlodowig, composed of elements meaning 'fame' and 'warrior'. Historically used in French-speaking regions, it is less common than its variant Louise.
“Loise” around the world
Where Loise lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
20
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Loi, Lolo, Weezy
Sibling names for Loise
Names that share Loise's style, for a brother or sister.
