Louie

♀ Girl

Pronounced LOO-ee /ˈlu.i/High

Meaning: A spelling of Louis/Louie — from the Germanic Hludwig, 'a famous warrior; famous in battle' (hlud, 'famous', plus wig, 'battle'); used for both sexes; here for girlsLow

In 30 seconds: A famous warrior; famous in battle: Louie spells Louis — 'a famous warrior'. Crisp, friendly, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'LOO-ee').

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Origin LowGermanic

MeaningA spelling of Louis/Louie — from the Germanic Hludwig, 'a famous warrior; famous in battle' (hlud, 'famous', plus wig, 'battle'); used for both sexes; here for girls

U.S. rank (2025)#4135 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births35 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1918

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,346

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Louie is a spelling of Louis/Louie — from the Germanic Hludwig, 'a famous warrior; famous in battle' (hlud, 'famous', plus wig, 'battle'). Borne by French kings; now used for girls as a friendly -ie name. A crisp, friendly name, used for both sexes, here for girls (slug distinguished).

In the U.S. it registers thinly for girls. Rare for girls, a-famous-warrior at the root, and friendly.

Did you know? Louis comes from the Germanic Hludwig, 'a famous warrior; famous in battle' (hlud, 'famous', plus wig, 'battle') — Louie is a friendly spelling, used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'LOO-ee').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Louis — Germanic etymology

Variations

LouisLouisaLou

Nicknames

Lou

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Harvie— shares the -ie ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Louie mean?

Louie spells Louis — Germanic 'a famous warrior; famous in battle'.

How do you pronounce Louie?

It's said LOO-ee /ˈlu.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Louie a boy or girl name?

Louie is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Louie?

Louie is a rare name for girls in the U.S.