Lougenia
An English feminine name formed from combining the French "louange" (praise) and Greek "gennao" (to be born).
Name Census estimates that about 21 living Americans carry the first name Lougenia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lougenia today is around 73 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lougenia births was 1925 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lougenia. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Lougenia is about 73 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Lougenias were born before 1963.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Lougenia. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
21
~ 1 in 16,321,635 Americans
Peak year
1925
8 babies that year
Average age
73
years old
1964 SSA rank
#7,364
Tracked since 1918
Popularity
Lougenia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lougenia from the 1910s through to the 1960s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 20 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lougenia by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Lougenia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lougenias live
Origin
Meaning and history of Lougenia
The name Lougenia has its origins in the ancient Greek language and culture, with roots dating back to the 5th century BC. It is derived from the Greek word "loúgos," which means "speech" or "word," suggesting a connection to eloquence, communication, or perhaps even storytelling.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lougenia can be found in the works of the Greek historian Herodotus, who mentioned a woman by that name in his writings on the Persian Wars. However, details about this individual are scarce, and it is uncertain whether she was a historical figure or a fictional character.
In the Middle Ages, the name Lougenia gained some popularity among Greek Orthodox Christians, likely due to its linguistic roots in the ancient Greek language. It was occasionally bestowed upon girls born into families with a strong connection to the Orthodox faith or those who valued the heritage of classical Greek culture.
One notable bearer of the name Lougenia was a Byzantine noblewoman who lived in the 12th century. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her support for various cultural and educational initiatives within the Byzantine Empire. Unfortunately, historical records do not provide her exact dates of birth and death.
Another individual named Lougenia emerged during the Renaissance period in Italy. She was a renowned poet and scholar who was part of the intellectual circles of Florence during the 15th century. Her work focused on celebrating the beauty of the natural world and exploring themes of love and spirituality.
Fast-forwarding to the 19th century, a woman named Lougenia Bostwick made her mark in the United States as an early advocate for women's rights and education. Born in 1821, she dedicated her life to promoting equal opportunities for women and fought against gender-based discrimination in various spheres of society.
In more recent times, the name Lougenia has been relatively uncommon, although it has maintained a niche following among certain cultural or linguistic communities with ties to its Greek origins. It remains a unique and intriguing name with a rich historical tapestry woven through its linguistic roots and the lives of notable individuals who have borne it over the centuries.
People
Lougenia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lougenia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Lougenia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lougenia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 21 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lougenia going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 16,321,635 US residents.
Is Lougenia a common name?
We classify Lougenia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 40.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 62 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lougenia most popular?
The single biggest year for Lougenia was 1925, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lougenia is about 73 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Lougenia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lougenia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lougenia in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Lougenia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lougenia in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Lougenia can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Lougenia?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.