Louanna
Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
1,367 Total Births
145 Years of Data
1948 Peak Popularity Year
31 Peak Births

Louanna Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Louanna is a name that combines elements from Latin and French roots, meaning 'graceful play'. The name has evolved through different forms and is a blend of 'Lou' and 'Anna'. It gained popularity in the 20th century and is seen as a unique, friendly name today. There is no biblical relevance associated with it.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Louanna"

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Pronunciation

/luˈænə/

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Origin

Latin and French

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Etymology

Louanna is a combination of the name 'Lou' which is derived from the Latin 'ludus' meaning 'play' or 'game', and 'Anna', which has roots in Hebrew meaning 'grace' or 'favor'.

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Meaning

graceful play

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Language Evolution

Louanna, Lou, Anna, Ludus

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Historical Usage

Louanna gained popularity in the United States during the 20th century as part of the trend of combining names and using 'Anna' in various forms.

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Variants & Derivatives

Lou, Anna, Luanne

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Louanna is perceived as a unique and charming name, often associated with creativity and friendliness.

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Famous People

Louanna H. G. Johnson, an American artist, Louanna R. K. Smith, a notable writer

📊 Louanna Name Trend Analysis

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Girl Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable

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✨ Louanna Name Meaning & Significance

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Popularity Trend

Less Common name with 31 peak births in 1948

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 6 US states, with strongest presence in Indiana

Historical Span

Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends

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Generational Impact

Influenced 7 different American generations with varying popularity

🔊 Same Pronunciation Names for "Louanna" - Complete Guide (2 Names)

Discover the ultimate list of homophone names and same pronunciation names that sound identical to "Louanna". These names share the same pronunciation but may have different spellings, offering alternative options for parents seeking similar-sounding names. Whether you're looking for American or British pronunciation variations, this comprehensive guide includes 2 carefully curated names that maintain the same phonetic sound.

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Louanna"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Louanna"

"Louanna" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 1931st of 9107 338
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 1856th of 9204 356
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 2715th of 12526 335
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 4953rd of 19264 174
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 16492nd of 27321 31
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 22408th of 35406 29
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 13046th of 30306 74

Regional Popularity of "Louanna" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
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Regional Popularity of "Louanna" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
85.03%
1204th/1416
- 88.93%
2104th/2366
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
89.07%
1377th/1546
- 89.04%
2095th/2353
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - 95.37%
2721st/2853
100.00%
2775th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
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Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
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Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
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Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
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State-by-State Popularity of "Louanna"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Louanna" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.

Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Louanna" in the United States

The name Louanna is most popular in Indiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Louanna has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Louanna' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1931st out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1856th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2715th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4953rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 16492nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 22408th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 13046th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Louanna' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

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