Marylouise Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Marylouise is a compound name with Hebrew and Germanic roots, meaning 'beloved warrior.' It evolved from the historical names Miriam and Louise through various languages. The name carries connotations of affection and strength, with no notable biblical relevance. Mary gained popularity in the Middle Ages, while Louise became more common in the 19th century, leading to the modern usage of Marylouise.
The name Marylouise is most popular in Pennsylvania, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Silent Generation generation in the Northeast 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, Marylouise has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, 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 West. Across generations, 'Marylouise' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1365th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1435th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2115th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6210th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 12044th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 17159th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 15056th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Marylouise' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Marylouise"
Pronunciation
/ˈmɛrɪluːiz/
Origin
Hebrew and Germanic
Etymology
The name Marylouise combines 'Mary,' which is derived from the Hebrew name Miriam, meaning 'beloved' or 'wished for child,' and 'Louise,' which comes from the Germanic name Ludwig, meaning 'famous warrior.'
Meaning
Beloved warrior
Language Evolution
Miriam (Hebrew), Maria (Latin), Mary (English), Louise (French)
Historical Usage
Mary has been a popular name in Christian countries since the Middle Ages, largely due to the veneration of the Virgin Mary. The addition of Louise became more common in the 19th century, creating the compound name Marylouise.
Variants & Derivatives
Marie, Louise, Mary, Molly
Modern Popularity & Image
Marylouise is seen as a classic and somewhat vintage name, often associated with traditional values and a sense of timelessness.
Famous People
Marylouise Burke, American actress, Marylouise O'Connor, American author
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Marylouise"
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 "Marylouise"
"Marylouise" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1365th of 9107 | 576 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1435th of 9204 | 529 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2115th of 12526 | 515 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 6210th of 19264 | 121 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 12044th of 27321 | 67 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 17159th of 35406 | 58 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 15056th of 30306 | 54 |
Regional Popularity of "Marylouise" 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 "Marylouise" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
70.97% 1005th/1416 |
59.61% 822nd/1379 |
- |
71.45% 816th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
78.85% 1219th/1546 |
47.24% 735th/1556 |
- |
78.86% 1220th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
100.00% 2227th/2227 |
44.65% 1085th/2430 |
- |
83.32% 2312th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
83.15% 2896th/3483 |
- | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Marylouise"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Marylouise" 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.