Find out how popular the first name Ellouise has been for the last 15 years (from 2009 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Ellouise by gender

Based on the last 15 years of data, Ellouise is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 23 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Ellouise.

The history of the first name Ellouise

The name Ellouise is a variation of the French name Louise, which is derived from the Germanic name Hlodowik. Hlodowik is composed of the elements "hlod" meaning "famous" and "wik" meaning "warrior" or "fighter." The name Louise gained popularity in France during the Middle Ages.

The earliest recorded use of the name Ellouise dates back to the late 19th century, when it started appearing as a combination of the names Ella and Louise. It was likely coined as a unique variation of the more common name Louise, reflecting a trend of creating new names by combining existing ones.

One notable historical figure with the name Ellouise was Ellouise Baker (1904-1976), an American singer and actress who performed on Broadway and in Hollywood films. She is best known for her role in the 1942 film "Panama Hattie," where she sang the popular song "I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good)."

Another individual with this name was Ellouise Schoettler (1918-1997), an American artist and sculptor who was active in the mid-20th century. Her work was exhibited in various galleries and museums across the United States.

In the literary world, Ellouise Mays (1920-2003) was an American author and illustrator of children's books. She wrote and illustrated several books, including "Sammy the Seal" and "The Egg Tree," which were published in the 1960s and 1970s.

Ellouise Roach (1926-2011) was a Canadian politician who served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 1971 to 1993. She was actively involved in various committees and initiatives related to education and social services.

Ellouise Cobell (1945-2011) was a prominent Native American activist and community leader from the Blackfeet Nation. She led a landmark class-action lawsuit against the United States government for mismanagement of Native American trust funds, which resulted in a historic settlement of $3.4 billion.

Data source

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