Luann

Combination of Louise and Anna or Hawaiian

"content, at ease"

Luann Origin and Meaning

The name Luann is a girl's name.

Luann is a feminine name that emerged as a combination of the names Lou and Ann, or as a variation of Luana. It gained notable popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century, particularly in the 1940s-1960s. The name has English origins, with 'Lu' possibly derived from Louise (meaning 'renowned warrior') or Lucia ('light'), while 'Ann' comes from Hannah, meaning 'grace.' Luann projects a friendly, approachable quality with its short, melodic sound. The name experienced a decline in usage from the 1970s onward but maintains cultural recognition through characters in popular media, including the long-running comic strip and animated series 'King of the Hill.'

Luann Rank in US Top 1000

# 991 in the US

Famous People Named Luann

• Luann de Lesseps American TV personality
• LuAnn Haslam American actress and blogger
• Luann Marie Ryon American archer
• Luann Laureen Lee American model and actress
• Laura "Luann" Bambrough aka L'Wren Scott American fashion designer

The name Luann in Pop Culture

• Luann DeGroot main character in comic strip "Luann" by Greg Evans
• Luann Van Houten Milhouse's mom on TV's "The Simpsons"
• Luann Delaney character on TV's "Sons of Anarchy"
• Luann Corbin character on TV's "In the Heat of the Night"
• Luann character in 2006 film "Evil Bong"