Louis

Rank 246th Boy Name

In 2022, the name Louis was 246th most popular baby name for boys and 462nd most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 1,432 babies were named Louis in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 2,347 babies in the United States were named Louis. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 1.3% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Louis is around 53 to 61 years old.

The name "Louis" is well know, but not overly common.

Nicknames for Louis include Lou and Louie.

Louis Meaning & Origin

Louis is a name of German and French origin, signifying "renowned warrior", bringing to mind strength, bravery, power, and honor.

The name Louis is described as charming, intellectual and heroic.

Pronunciation

Louis is pronounced loo-ee in English. The name Louis has 5 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Louis

There have been 18 kings of France named Louis, making it a highly prominent royal name in French history.

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Data Source

Social Security Administration

U.S. Name Statistics provided by the Social Security Administration based on data from SSN Applications

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