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SHAHR-luht
“free man” · French
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Elouise
GirlFrench, Germanic· “variant of Eloise”
- Meaning
- variant of Eloise (origin disputed)
- Origin
- French, Germanic
- Pronunciation
- EH-loo-eez
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #788
- US babies 2025
- 344
- Best rank
- #421 (1933)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Elouise
Elouise is often said to mean “variant of Eloise”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to French and Germanic roots.
Elouise is a variant of Eloise, which comes from the French Héloïse. The origin of Héloïse is uncertain: it is often linked to a Germanic name built on elements related to healthy or wide, but scholars do not agree. The name is famous through the medieval scholar Héloïse and her correspondence with the philosopher Peter Abelard. Children's readers also know Eloise, the young heroine who lives at the Plaza Hotel. The spelling Elouise adds a Lou in the middle. Ellie, Lou and Lulu are charming nicknames for this refined, vintage name.
Popularity over time
Elouise first appears in US Social Security records in 1889. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 56 different years, starting in 1902. Its best national rank was #421 in 1933, and the most babies received it in 2025, when 344 were named Elouise. In 2025, 344 babies were named Elouise, and it ranked #788 nationally. That is 197% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #456 in 1920, #738 in 1950, #6,950 in 1980, #4,330 in 2010, and #788 in 2025. Of the 11,398 US girls named Elouise since records began, 21% were born in the 1920s, its biggest decade. The 1930s come next, with 2,048 babies. Since 2010, 2,452 more have been named Elouise.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Emiliana, Alianna, Elowen, Cielo, and Avani.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Elouise ranked highest in Arkansas, West Virginia, and Kansas.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | #254 | 12 |
| West Virginia | #283 | 6 |
| Kansas | #368 | 9 |
| Wisconsin | #399 | 13 |
| Ohio | #404 | 28 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Elouise is usually pronounced EH-loo-eez, with three syllables. It has seven letters, starts with E and ends in “-se”.
Middle names for Elouise
A few middle names that flow with Elouise: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Elouise
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Elouise mean?
Elouise is often said to mean “variant of Eloise”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to French and Germanic roots.
What is the origin of the name Elouise?
Elouise has French and Germanic roots. Elouise is a variant of Eloise, which comes from the French Héloïse.
Is Elouise a popular name?
Yes. Elouise ranked #788 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Elouise a boy or girl name?
Elouise is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Elouise?
Elouise is usually pronounced EH-loo-eez. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings