Luanne Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Luanne has Latin origins, meaning 'famous warrior'. It evolved from 'Luanus' to 'Louise' and then to its current form. The name is associated with traits of friendliness and nostalgia and does not have biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the United States in the mid-20th century.
The name Luanne is most popular in Wisconsin, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Baby Boomers generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Luanne has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Luanne' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 6096th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1042nd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 508th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1490th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7390th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 13584th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 13902nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Luanne' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Luanne"
Pronunciation
/luːˈæn/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
Luanne is derived from the Latin name 'Luanus', which is thought to be a diminutive of 'Louise' or 'Louis', meaning 'famous warrior'.
Meaning
famous warrior
Language Evolution
Luanus, Louise, Luanne
Historical Usage
Luanne became popular in the United States during the mid-20th century, particularly in the 1950s and 1960s.
Variants & Derivatives
Louanne, Luann, Luan
Modern Popularity & Image
Luanne is perceived as a classic name with a friendly and approachable quality. It has a nostalgic connotation due to its popularity in past decades.
Famous People
Luanne Rice - an American author known for her novels., Luanne Platter - a character from the animated television series 'King of the Hill'.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Luanne"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Luanne"
"Luanne" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 6096th of 9107 | 28 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1042nd of 9204 | 920 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 508th of 12526 | 6,255 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1490th of 19264 | 1,097 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 7390th of 27321 | 157 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 13584th of 35406 | 94 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 13902nd of 30306 | 65 |
Regional Popularity of "Luanne" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Luanne" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
43.01% 665th/1546 |
90.55% 1409th/1556 |
100.00% 2353rd/2353 |
48.80% 755th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
17.47% 389th/2227 |
17.86% 434th/2430 |
28.22% 805th/2853 |
20.50% 569th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
36.60% 1075th/2937 |
31.55% 1099th/3483 |
71.92% 2530th/3518 |
48.52% 1962nd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Luanne"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Luanne" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.