Louvella
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly meaning "small laurel".
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Louvella. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Louvella today is around 74 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Louvella births was 1956 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Louvella. 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 Louvella is about 74 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Louvellas were born before 1962.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Louvella. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
1956
8 babies that year
Average age
74
years old
1956 SSA rank
#4,685
Tracked since 1922
Popularity
Louvella: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Louvella from the 1920s through to the 1950s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 18 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Louvella 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 Louvella during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Louvella
The name Louvella is believed to have its origins in the French language, derived from the Latin word "lupus," meaning wolf. This connection to the wolf suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who possessed wolfish qualities, such as strength, fierceness, or a connection to nature.
During the Middle Ages, the name Louvella was primarily found in regions of France, particularly in the northern and central areas. It was a relatively uncommon name, often used within noble families or those with ties to the nobility. The name's rarity and association with the wolf may have lent it a sense of distinction and power.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Louvella can be traced back to the 11th century, when it appeared in a medieval French text chronicling the lives of prominent noble families. This suggests that the name had already gained some recognition and use within aristocratic circles by that time.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Louvella. One of the earliest was Louvella de Montfort (c. 1190-1256), a French noblewoman and the daughter of Simon de Montfort, a prominent leader during the Albigensian Crusade. Her legacy is intertwined with the turbulent events of that era.
Another notable Louvella was Louvella de Valois (1330-1395), a member of the French royal family and the daughter of King Philip VI of France. She played a role in the complex dynastic struggles and political intrigues that characterized the latter part of the Hundred Years' War.
In the 16th century, Louvella de Châtillon (1522-1587) was a French noblewoman known for her patronage of the arts and her influential salon, which attracted many of the era's leading intellectuals and artists.
During the 17th century, Louvella de Bourbon (1603-1665) was a prominent figure at the court of Louis XIII and Louis XIV. As a member of the House of Bourbon, she held considerable influence and was known for her involvement in various political and cultural endeavors.
Finally, in the 19th century, Louvella de Montalivet (1801-1880) was a French aristocrat and courtier who served as a lady-in-waiting to several French queens, including Marie Amélie of Naples and Sicily and Marie Thérèse of France.
These examples demonstrate the historical presence of the name Louvella, primarily within the nobility and aristocracy of France, and its association with individuals of influence and distinction over the centuries.
People
Louvella + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Louvella 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
Louvella: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Louvella?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Louvella 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 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Louvella a common name?
We classify Louvella as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 31 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Louvella most popular?
The single biggest year for Louvella was 1956, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Louvella is about 74 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 Louvella in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Louvella a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Louvella 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 Louvella still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Louvella 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 Louvella 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 many people are named Louvella?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.