UK girl's name
Lovisa
A feminine Scandinavian form of the name Louise, meaning "renowned warrior.".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Lovisa is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Lovisa popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5581, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2011 to 2021. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Lovisa. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2022 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Lovisa ranked #5581 for girls in England and Wales in 2021, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2011, when 3 girls were registered as Lovisa.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Lovisa as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5581
2021
Births in 2021
3
Latest year
Peak year
2011
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Lovisa mean?
The name Lovisa originated from the Swedish language and has its roots in the Germanic name Hludwig, which later evolved into the French name Louis. The name Hludwig itself is derived from the Germanic elements "hlud" meaning "famous" and "wig" meaning "battle" or "warrior".
Lovisa is the feminine form of the Swedish name Lovis, which is a variant of the name Louis. The name gained popularity in Sweden during the 17th and 18th centuries, and was often used as a feminine counterpart to the male name Louis.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lovisa can be found in the Swedish royal family. In 1688, Lovisa Ulrika, the Queen consort of Sweden and daughter of the Prussian King Frederick William I, was born. She played a significant role in the political affairs of Sweden during her reign.
Another notable figure with the name Lovisa was Lovisa Åhrborg (1801-1881), a Swedish author and feminist who fought for women's rights and educational opportunities. She was one of the pioneers of the Swedish women's movement and wrote several works on the subject.
In the world of literature, Lovisa Charlotta Nordenflycht (1718-1763) was a Swedish poet and a prominent figure in the Swedish literary circle. Her works explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, and she was regarded as one of the most talented poets of her time.
Outside of Sweden, the name Lovisa also appeared in other European countries. Lovisa von Kospoth (1771-1853) was a German writer and translator who played a significant role in introducing English literature to German readers.
Lastly, Lovisa Calderón de la Barca (1808-1892) was a Scottish-born writer who lived in Mexico and wrote extensively about the country's culture, history, and society. Her work "Life in Mexico" is considered a valuable historical and cultural record of 19th-century Mexico.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Lovisa, a name with roots in the Germanic language and a rich cultural heritage spanning several centuries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Lovisa over time
The chart below shows babies named Lovisa registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2011 to 2021. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Lovisa, the clearest high point is 2011. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2021, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lovisa by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Lovisa was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #5581 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #5785 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Lovisa
- Lily 72,956
- Lucy 70,663
- Lauren 50,664
- Leah 33,185
- Lola 24,525
- Layla 24,520
- Laura 23,471
- Lilly 21,714
- Lydia 18,353
- Libby 14,515
- Lara 13,415
- Lacey 13,406
FAQ
Lovisa: questions and answers
How popular is the name Lovisa in the UK right now?
In 2021, Lovisa was ranked #5581 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Lovisa most popular?
The peak year on record was 2011, with 3 babies registered as Lovisa in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Lovisa?
A feminine Scandinavian form of the name Louise, meaning "renowned warrior.".
How many people are called Lovisa in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Lovisa across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.