Rising since 1986, #902 for girls today.
Popularity of Luisa since 1882
Babies named Luisa per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 46 |
| 1890s | 105 |
| 1900s | 149 |
| 1910s | 366 |
| 1920s | 631 |
| 1930s | 364 |
| 1940s | 398 |
| 1950s | 715 |
| 1960s | 974 |
| 1970s | 1,131 |
| 1980s | 1,470 |
| 1990s | 1,911 |
| 2000s | 2,246 |
| 2010s | 2,146 |
| 2020s | 1,720 |
Meaning & origin
Luisa recently reached its peak popularity in 2022, showing a resurgence after a period of lower usage. In 2025, it ranked 902 with approximately 1 in 5,467 girls receiving the name. The name has been on a rising trajectory since 1986, with notable popularity in states such as New Mexico, Massachusetts, and Arizona. Its first recorded use in U.S. data dates back to 1882, indicating a long but moderate presence in American naming traditions. Luisa's classic yet international feel contributes to its steady appeal.
Luisa is the feminine form of Luigi, which is the Italian form of Louis, ultimately derived from the Germanic name Chlodovech, composed of the elements 'hlud' (famous) and 'wig' (warrior). The name came to prominence in royal families across Europe, and in Italy it has been used since the Middle Ages. It is also a common name in Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking countries, where it is often associated with the Virgin Mary under the title Virgen de la Luisa.
Where Luisa is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Luisa” around the world
Where Luisa lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
60
babies in 2024
Ireland
7
babies in 2025
New Zealand
10
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lu, Lulu, Lisa, Luisita
Sibling names for Luisa
Names that share Luisa's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Sofia, Elena, Marta, Clara, Valentina, Felipa, Oralia, Adelita, Enriqueta, Gabriele, Josefa, Joaquina, Johanny, Luisana, Mariza, Tomasita, Vicenta, Barba, Guida, Martita, Pierina
Brothers: Luca, Mateo, Diego, Marco, Antonio, Carlos, Mario, Rolando, Edmundo, Jenaro, Jeovanny, Juandiego, Justino, Adolpho, Alanzo, Eluterio, Orazio, Raymondo, Sisto, Veto, Ygnacio, Alfonsa, Angeldejesus, Antolin, Aroldo, Caetano, Giomar, Jesua, Josealfredo, Tereso, Ysmael
