Louise Doolittle

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Louise Doolittle — French
355K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Louise Doolittle is a name that combines French origins. The first name Louise is a feminine given name of French origin. Louise and Luise are, respectively, French and German feminine forms of the given name Louis. Louise has been regularly used as a female name in English-speaking countries since the middle of the 19th century. It has ranked among the top 100 names given to girls in France, England, Ireland, Scotland, Sweden and Wales in recent years. It last ranked among the top 1,000 first names for girls born in the United States in 1991, but remains a more common middle name. The surname Doolittle: Amos Doolittle (1754–1832), American engraver and silversmith Benjamin Doolittle (1825–1895), New York politician Bev Doolittle (born 1947), American painter Bill Doolittle (1923–2014), American football player and coach Colt Doolittle Charles Doolittle (1832–1903), American Civil War general Dorothy Doolittle (born 1946), American marathon runner Ducky DooLittle (born 1970), American sex educator and performer Dudley Doolittle (1881–1957), American congressman from Kansas Eliakim Doolittle (1772–1850), American composer Eliza Doolittle (singer) (born 1988), British singer Emily Doolittle (bor. Louise is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 355K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Louise reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Louise

French

Louise and Luise are, respectively, French and German feminine forms of the given name Louis. Louise has been regularly used as a female name in English-speaking countries since the middle of the 19th century. It has ranked among the top 100 names given to girls in France, England, Ireland, Scotland, Sweden and Wales in recent years. It last ranked among the top 1,000 first names for girls born in the United States in 1991, but remains a more common middle name.

Surname: Doolittle

English

Amos Doolittle (1754–1832), American engraver and silversmith Benjamin Doolittle (1825–1895), New York politician Bev Doolittle (born 1947), American painter Bill Doolittle (1923–2014), American football player and coach Colt Doolittle Charles Doolittle (1832–1903), American Civil War general Dorothy Doolittle (born 1946), American marathon runner Ducky DooLittle (born 1970), American sex educator and performer Dudley Doolittle (1881–1957), American congressman from Kansas Eliakim Doolittle (1772–1850), American composer Eliza Doolittle (singer) (born 1988), British singer Emily Doolittle (bor.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Louise is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Louise by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Louise Doolittle

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Louise Doolittle:

4
Expression Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

4
Soul Urge Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Louise?
The first name Louise originates from French. Louise and Luise are, respectively, French and German feminine forms of the given name Louis. Louise has been regularly used as a female name in English-speaking countries since the middle of the 19th century. It has ranked among the top 100 names given to girls in France, England, Ireland, Scotland, Sweden and Wales in recent years. It last ranked among the top 1,000 first names for girls born in the United States in 1991, but remains a more common middle name.
When was Louise most popular?
The name Louise reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Doolittle?
The surname Doolittle originates from English. Amos Doolittle (1754–1832), American engraver and silversmith Benjamin Doolittle (1825–1895), New York politician Bev Doolittle (born 1947), American painter Bill Doolittle (1923–2014), American football player and coach Colt Doolittle Charles Doolittle (1832–1903), American Civil War general Dorothy Doolittle (born 1946), American marathon runner Ducky DooLittle (born 1970), American sex educator and performer Dudley Doolittle (1881–1957), American congressman from Kansas Eliakim Doolittle (1772–1850), American composer Eliza Doolittle (singer) (born 1988), British singer Emily Doolittle (bor.
What are the origins of the name Louise Doolittle?
The name Louise Doolittle combines two different traditions: the first name Louise has French roots, while the surname Doolittle originates from English.
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