Holding steady.
Popularity of Marilouise since 1914
Babies named Marilouise per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 28 |
| 1920s | 142 |
| 1930s | 24 |
| 1940s | 39 |
| 1950s | 35 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Marilouise is a vintage compound name that enjoyed its peak usage in the early 20th century, particularly in 1924. While its overall rarity makes it a distinctive choice, its component names carry strong traditional roots. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1914 and saw most of its limited use in the 1920s, after which it faded into obscurity with a stable trajectory. As a double-barreled name, it reflects a custom of combining family or honorific names, common among French and English communities.
Marilouise is a double-barreled given name combining Mary and Louise. Mary, from the Hebrew Miryam, has been a foundational name in Christian tradition. Louise, the French feminine form of Louis, traces back to the Germanic Chlodowig. The compound emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in French and English-speaking cultures, as a fashionable way to honor multiple family members or saints.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mary, Louise, Mari, Lou, Mimi
Variants: Mary Louise, Marie-Louise
Sibling names for Marilouise
Names that share Marilouise's style, for a brother or sister.
