Name Profile
Lou
"Not available in SSA source data." — Unknown origin
About Lou
Lou appears in U.S. Social Security baby-name records from 1880 through 2020. It does not appear in the 2024 top 1,000 list for girls, but it remains part of the official historical record. Across available SSA years, the name appears 37,517 times.
Quick Facts
Nicknames for Lou
Lou is usually used as-is and doesn’t have a common shortened nickname.
Popularity in the U.S.
Lou is not in the U.S. SSA top 1,000 for 2024 girls.. Parents often choose Lou for its clear pronunciation and classic style.
Lou had — births in .
Middle Name Ideas
- Lou Rose
- Lou Claire
- Lou June
More Names Like Lou
Linda
Not available in SSA source data.
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Not available in SSA source data.
Jennifer
Not available in SSA source data.
Lisa
Not available in SSA source data.
Patricia
Not available in SSA source data.
Jessica
Not available in SSA source data.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Lou mean?
Lou means "Not available in SSA source data." and is commonly associated with Unknown roots.
Is Lou a popular baby name in the U.S.?
Yes. Lou is not in the U.S. SSA top 1,000 for 2024 girls..
How is Lou pronounced?
A common pronunciation is Lou.