Holding steady, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Luisana since 1982
Babies named Luisana per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 352 |
| 1990s | 61 |
| 2000s | 67 |
| 2010s | 86 |
| 2020s | 37 |
Meaning & origin
Luisana entered U.S. naming records in 1982 and reached its peak rank of 13,208 in 1983, when it was given to a modest number of baby girls. Today, 1 in every 267,878 newborn girls receives the name, a statistic that reflects its stable but uncommon status. The name's trajectory has been steady since the 1980s, without revival or dramatic decline. Luisana's top states are not concentrated regionally, indicating a broad but thin distribution. Its origins blend Spanish and Italian naming traditions, appealing to families seeking a melodic feminine name with cultural resonance.
Luisana is a feminine elaboration of Luis, the Spanish form of Louis, which derives from the Germanic name Chlodowig, meaning 'famous warrior.' The name emerged in the late 20th century, likely as a variant of Luisa with a fashionable ending, or as a blend of Luis and Ana. It saw its highest usage in the early 1980s in the United States, with a peak in 1983, and has since become a rare but stable choice.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Luis, Sana, Lu
Sibling names for Luisana
Names that share Luisana's style, for a brother or sister.
