The baby name Loulou is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /lu.lu/ (French), /ˈluːlu/ (English); respelling: LOO-loo.
The baby name Loulou is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /lu.lu/ (French), /ˈluːlu/ (English); respelling: LOO-loo.
Loulou is Arabic, English, French in Origin.
Loulou is a breezy French diminutive, most commonly for Louise or Louisa, ultimately from the Germanic Ludwig (hlūd “fame” + wīg “war”), giving the meaning “famous warrior.” In Francophone families it functions as an affectionate pet name for anyone called Lou-, and it can stand alone as a given name. In Arabic-influenced contexts the spelling Loulou may also echo Lulu, from lu’lu’ (“pearl”), lending a second, radiant meaning.
Used since the late 19th century as a chic nickname in France and Belgium, Loulou has appeared across the arts and fashion - think Loulou de la Falaise (born Louise), muse to Yves Saint Laurent, and Maurice Pialat’s film “Loulou,” which underlines the name’s unisex pull. Variants include Lulu, Lou-Lou, Lou, Lula, and, via the formal roots, Louise and Louisa. Playful yet sophisticated, Loulou bridges nickname charm and international flair.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ | Boys | 0 | #36 | 1 | 657 |
| MT | 0 | #43 | 1 | 1,767 | |
| PR | 0 | #55 | 1 | 1,497 | |
| LU | 0 | #66 | 1 | 2,830 | |
| QA | 0 | #104 | 3 | 7,011 | |
| LB | 0 | #106 | 1,613 | 13,263 | |
| PH | 0 | #110 | 1 | 5,607 | |
| OM | 0 | #121 | 1 | 6,215 | |
| CY | Girls | 0 | #125 | 1 | 3,755 |
| MU | 0 | #135 | 3 | 3,613 | |
| JO | 0 | #140 | 1 | 2,158 | |
| MT | Girls | 0 | #153 | 1 | 3,773 |
| PR | Girls | 0 | #167 | 1 | 3,171 |
| DZ | 0 | #170 | 4,765 | 20,130 | |
| LU | Girls | 0 | #183 | 8 | 4,850 |
| AE | 0 | #184 | 4 | 10,220 | |
| DK | 0 | #206 | 1 | 5,198 | |
| LU | Boys | 0 | #216 | 5 | 4,970 |
| PS | 0 | #226 | 1 | 5,692 | |
| TN | 0 | #230 | 1,843 | 13,765 | |
| BG | Girls | 0 | #231 | 1 | 3,559 |
| MO | Boys | 0 | #234 | 1 | 5,842 |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #249 | 1 | 6,293 |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #263 | 1 | 7,056 |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #278 | 1 | 7,507 |
| IL | 0 | #282 | 1 | 6,291 | |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #288 | 2 | 8,139 |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #293 | 1 | 6,876 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #293 | 24 | 15,378 |
| SA | 0 | #306 | 7 | 10,560 | |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #326 | 4 | 7,429 |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #336 | 4 | 7,570 |
| HK | 0 | #357 | 1 | 8,483 | |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #358 | 2 | 8,829 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #358 | 5 | 8,539 |
| SD | Girls | 0 | #358 | 1 | 7,678 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #361 | 9 | 8,477 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #379 | 18 | 15,987 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #380 | 2 | 7,951 |
| JO | Boys | 0 | #389 | 1 | 7,057 |
| France | Girls | 2021 | #400 | 6 | 3,185 |
| EG | 0 | #407 | 6 | 6,387 | |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #427 | 3 | 13,098 |
| CL | 0 | #434 | 1 | 6,867 | |
| MX | 0 | #445 | 1 | 8,339 | |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #466 | 1 | 10,523 |
| MA | 0 | #469 | 1,114 | 20,986 | |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #470 | 2 | 7,952 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #477 | 39 | 19,177 |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #483 | 1 | 7,628 |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #499 | 1 | 7,625 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #509 | 45 | 20,968 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #512 | 12 | 10,981 |
| LY | 0 | #515 | 21 | 12,703 | |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #518 | 23 | 11,671 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #519 | 7 | 11,303 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #561 | 1 | 10,655 |
| SY | 0 | #568 | 164 | 11,684 | |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #569 | 7 | 12,054 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| BH | 0 | #584 | 4 | 17,937 | |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #606 | 12 | 11,648 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #624 | 2 | 10,983 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #631 | 2 | 18,916 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #647 | 19 | 13,390 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #648 | 3 | 16,104 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #742 | 2 | 18,093 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #782 | 4 | 12,213 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #805 | 2 | 18,755 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #811 | 149 | 14,742 |
| Germany | Girls | 0 | #815 | 24 | 4,949 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #822 | 114 | 25,931 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #866 | 90 | 5,933 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #877 | 10 | 15,035 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #911 | 5 | 14,098 |
| United States | Girls | 2020 | #913 | 5 | 8,768 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #915 | 4 | 17,948 |
| Spain | Girls | 0 | #968 | 16 | 5,561 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #990 | 3 | 12,708 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,142 | 2 | 22,615 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,174 | 10 | 17,781 |
| TR | 0 | #1,196 | 16 | 19,440 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,229 | 8 | 25,928 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,396 | 51 | 9,415 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,602 | 13 | 28,008 |
Loulou is popular in 51 countries — most recent births per country:
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