Louanna Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
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.
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.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Louanna"
Pronunciation
/luˈænə/
Origin
Latin and French
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'.
Meaning
graceful play
Language Evolution
Louanna, Lou, Anna, Ludus
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.
Variants & Derivatives
Lou, Anna, Luanne
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Louanna is perceived as a unique and charming name, often associated with creativity and friendliness.
Famous People
Louanna H. G. Johnson, an American artist, Louanna R. K. Smith, a notable writer
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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) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| 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) |
- | - | - | - |
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 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
89.07% 1377th/1546 |
- |
89.04% 2095th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
95.37% 2721st/2853 |
100.00% 2775th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
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.