Total births
316
Girls' name · since 1886
Louisiana
Since 1886, U.S. Social Security records show 316 babies named Louisiana, peaking in 1920. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 316
- total births
- 1886–2021
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
Louisiana sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 316 recorded since 1886.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Louisiana has been recorded 316 times among girls since 1886, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1910s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1886 to 2021.
- 316 total births
- 1886–2021 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 24% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
316 girls have been named Louisiana since 1886, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 2021.
- 316
- total births
- 1886–2021
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
24% of everyone ever named Louisiana was born in this single decade.
1920
Single peak year
11 babies were named Louisiana in 1920 - its busiest year on record.
Louisiana's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Louisiana's full recorded timeline at 1919, 50% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 50% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1889, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1920 peak of 11 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Louisiana at a glance
Last recorded 2021Peak year
1920
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1886
Louisiana popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1886–2021
- Peak year (1920)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 136 years of records
Louisiana by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Louisiana's strongest decade.
77 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 24% of all-time use.
Louisiana births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 19
1880s
19 births
- 1890s
1890s
33 births
- 1900s
1900s
38 births
- 1910s
1910s
77 births
- 1920s
1920s
60 births
- 1930s 11
1930s
11 births
- 1940s 6
1940s
6 births
- 1980s 11
1980s
11 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
- 2000s 11
2000s
11 births
- 2010s
2010s
35 births
- 2020s 10
2020s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 77 births (24% of all-time use).
Louisiana by state
Where Louisiana concentrates geographically, total births since 1886
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Louisiana | | 16 | 5.1% |
Louisiana share of Louisiana's total US births 5.1%
16 of 316 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Louisiana? ▼
316 babies have been named Louisiana since 1886. It was last recorded in 2021. The peak year was 1920 with 11 births.
When was Louisiana most popular? ▼
Louisiana was most popular in the 1910s decade with 77 total births. The single peak year was 1920.
Where is Louisiana most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Louisiana are Louisiana (16 births).
How long has the name Louisiana been used? ▼
Louisiana has been recorded in Social Security data since 1886, spanning 136 years of data through 2021.
What names are similar to Louisiana? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Louise, Lou, Louisa, Lourdes, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Louisiana's data
- Louisiana's decade-level peak was the 1910s (77 total births); usage has since declined to 10 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Louisiana records the most Louisianas (16 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Louisiana names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Louisiana
Nearby Names Like Louisiana
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Louisiana
Louise Girl
#540 336,466 births
Lou Girl
#2508 34,109 births
Louisa Girl
#732 21,932 births
Lourdes Girl
#2754 14,805 births
Louella Girl
#1466 13,958 births
Compare Louisiana side by side: Louisiana vs Louise Louisiana vs Lou Louisiana vs Louisa
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1886–2021 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Louisiana: Baby Name Since 1886 - 316 Births, Peak 1920." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/louisiana. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Louisiana draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.