Louann
Every Louann since 1921 — 5,197 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Louann
Louann is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #9,841 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1921, 5,197 American babies have been named Louann. Its peak came in 1953, when 273 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Louann stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Louann year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #9,841 |
| 2024 | 6 | #14,541 |
| 2023 | 5 | #16,633 |
| 2022 | 7 | #13,039 |
| 2021 | 5 | #16,722 |
| 2020 | 5 | #16,551 |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | 7 | #13,272 |
| 2017 | 11 | #9,690 |
| 2016 | 7 | #13,766 |
| 2015 | 5 | #18,064 |
| 2014 | 10 | #10,612 |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | 5 | #18,441 |
| 2010 | 10 | #10,904 |
| 2009 | 8 | #13,186 |
| 2008 | 7 | #14,750 |
| 2007 | 7 | #14,843 |
| 2006 | 11 | #10,331 |
| 2005 | 10 | #10,617 |
| 2004 | 8 | #12,297 |
| 2003 | 6 | #14,989 |
| 2002 | 10 | #9,959 |
| 2001 | 11 | #9,117 |
| 2000 | 6 | #14,235 |
| 1995 | 14 | #6,475 |
| 1990 | 15 | #5,998 |
| 1985 | 24 | #3,583 |
| 1980 | 18 | #4,232 |
| 1975 | 48 | #1,891 |
| 1970 | 67 | #1,497 |
| 1965 | 111 | #987 |
| 1960 | 210 | #704 |
| 1955 | 200 | #662 |
| 1950 | 76 | #1,059 |
| 1945 | 67 | #932 |
| 1940 | 72 | #844 |
| 1935 | 56 | #932 |
| 1930 | 33 | #1,337 |
| 1925 | 7 | #4,255 |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Louann in 2025?
Louann ranked #9,841 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Louann?
5,197 babies have been named Louann in the United States since 1921, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Louann most popular?
Louann peaked in 1953, when 273 newborns received the name.
Is Louann a boy or girl name?
Louann is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Louann rising or falling?
Louann is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.