Total births
1,090
Girls' name · since 1928
Luiza
Luiza has 1,090 recorded births since 1928 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2023 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #3137
- among girls today
- 1,090
- born since 1928
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 82%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Luiza is the #3137 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 1,090 recorded since 1928.
Social Security Administration records show Luiza recorded 1,090 times among girls since 1928, holding rank #3137 nationally today, ahead of 82% of girls, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1928 to 2025.
- #3137 among girls today
- 1,090 born since 1928
- 2010s peak decade
- 82% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Luiza is currently the #3137 girls' name in America, more common than 82% of girls - 1,090 born since 1928, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3137
- among girls today
- 1,090
- born since 1928
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 82%
- more common than other girls
Luiza vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#3137
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 82% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Luiza was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
61 babies were named Luiza in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Luiza compares
1,090 Top 30% higher than 70% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Luiza's all-time total is 185% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Luiza | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,090 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 61 | 48 | 19,840 |
Luiza's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Luiza's SSA record in two at 2003 and the more recent half accounts for 77% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 23%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1972, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2023 peak of 61, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Luiza at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2023
Current rank
#3,137
Active since
1928
Luiza popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1928–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 61
- Annual births at peak, across 98 years of records
Luiza by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Luiza's strongest decade.
344 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Luiza births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 6
1920s
6 births
- 1970s 18
1970s
18 births
- 1980s 36
1980s
36 births
- 1990s 121
1990s
121 births
- 2000s
2000s
273 births
- 2010s
2010s
344 births
- 2020s
2020s
292 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 344 births (32% of all-time use).
How Luiza compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Luiza's total volume
Luiza vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Luiza by state
Where Luiza concentrates geographically, total births since 1928
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Massachusetts | | 142 | 13.0% |
| #2 | Florida | | 128 | 11.7% |
| #3 | California | | 98 | 9.0% |
| #4 | New Jersey | | 26 | 2.4% |
| #5 | New York | | 13 | 1.2% |
| #6 | Texas | | 5 | 0.5% |
Massachusetts share of Luiza's total US births 13.0%
Even split
142 of 1,090 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Luiza? ▼
1,090 babies have been named Luiza since 1928. It currently ranks #3137 among girls. The peak year was 2023 with 61 births.
When was Luiza most popular? ▼
Luiza was most popular in the 2010s decade with 344 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Luiza most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Luiza are Massachusetts (142 births), Florida (128 births), California (98 births).
How long has the name Luiza been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Luiza since 1928 -- 98 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Luiza? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Luisa, Luis, Luisana, Luise, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Luiza's data
- Luiza's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (344 total births) through the 2020s (292) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Massachusetts records the most Luizas (142 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Massachusetts 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 Luiza
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Luiza
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Luise Girl
581 births
Luisanna Girl
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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, 1928–2025 (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. "Luiza: #3137 Girls' Name - 1,090 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/luiza. 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 Luiza 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.