Luisa Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Italian and Spanish
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Luisa means 'famous warrior' and is of Italian and Spanish origin.
Meaning of the Name Luisa
Luisa is a feminine given name of Italian and Spanish origin. It is the feminine form of the name Luis, which is derived from the Germanic name Hludwig, meaning 'famous warrior'. Luisa is a popular name in Italy, Spain, and Latin America.
Popularity of the Name Luisa
The popularity for the name Luisa peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 314 births, which ranked number 1,675 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Luisa had the most female births in 2022 with 314, which ranked number 880 out of 17,660 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1988 with 8, which ranked number 5,199 out of 8,492 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Luisa has increased sharply over the last ten years from 180 births to 314 births, an increase of 74.44%. Among females, Luisa has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 180 births to 314 births, an increase of 74.44%.
Nationwide Popularity of Luisa
- 20 Year Trend of Luisa: 33.05%
- 10 Year Trend of Luisa: 74.44%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Luisa: 74.44%
Popularity of Luisa by State
Among females, Luisa was most popular in Southwestern states with 74 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 63 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Luisa. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 588 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 45 | 734 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 571 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 27 | 640 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1517 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 744 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 826 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 442 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 809 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 965 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 755 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 1031 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 794 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 980 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 63 | 535 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1063 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 931 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Luisa
- Total Births of Luisa: 332 (5.72%)
- Female Births of Luisa: 332 (5.72%)
Given the upward trend of Luisa over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 5.72% increase in total births, for a total of 332 births in 2024. For Females, births for Luisa have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 332 female births in 2024, an increase of 5.72%.