Louisiana, derived from French, is a unique and distinctive given name. It originates from the Latin word "Ludovica," meaning "famous in war." However, it's more commonly known as the name of a state in the United States, which was named after Louis XIV, the King of France at the time when French explorers first claimed the region for France. This name is often chosen to honor Louisiana's rich history and cultural heritage, or simply because of its distinctive sound and association with warmth and Southern charm. It's not a particularly common name, making it both unusual and memorable.
Over the span of nearly a century and a half (from 1886 to 2021), Louisiana has experienced a total of 316 births named "Annual". The birth rate fluctuated over time, with some years seeing as many as 11 babies named Annual (in 1920) and others having none. Generally, there were periods where the name was popular, such as between 1886 and 1893 when it consistently appeared among births each year, and again around the late 1910s to early 1920s. However, since the mid-20th century, the name Annual has become quite rare in Louisiana, with only a handful of occurrences recorded between 1945 and 2021.