Lou Name Origin
/loo/-
American (Western) 40%
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French (European) 30%
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Chinese (Asian) 30%
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Name Details
- First Name: Lou
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
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Name Origin
Lou is often a short form of Louis or Louise, with French origins. It is also used as a standalone name in English-speaking countries and as a given name in China, sometimes as a transliteration.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Lou each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).