Luis

Rank 125th Boy Name

In 2022, the name Luis was 125th most popular baby name for boys and 221st most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 2,933 babies were named Luis in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 1,147 babies in the United States were named Luis. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 2.6% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Luis is around 28 to 30 years old.

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

The most common nickname for Luis is Lou.

Luis Meaning & Origin

Luis is a Spanish name, which is derived from the Germanic name Ludwig, and it means "renowned warrior."

The name Luis is described as cheerful, spirited and reliable.

Pronunciation

Luis is pronounced loo-ees in English. The name Luis has 4 letters and 1, 2 or 3 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Luis

The name Luis is very popular among Spanish footballers with a number of them, including Luis Enrique and Luis Suarez, having played for FC Barcelona.

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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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