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Lou

Lou is a girl name with a classic feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Lou?

Recorded births named Lou by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	38,198 births
England & Wales since 1996	81 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Lou's popularity over time

Babies named Lou per year — United States (1880–2025). United States peaked in 1954 (1,547/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2014 (10/yr).

When was Lou popular?

Lou reached its peak in 1954, when it was the #374 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1950s name.

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