Louis Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Louis is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Louis?
Louis is spelled L-O-U-I-S. The name has 5 letters.
Louis at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Louis derives from the Old High German name Ludwig, which combines elements meaning “famous” and “warrior.”
- Origin
- Louis is commonly associated with French and Germanic linguistic traditions and derives from Germanic roots.
- Pronunciation
- loo-EE · 2 syllables
Louis Popularity in 2025
Rank#13,208
Recorded Births6
Rank#249
Recorded Births1,391
- Girls usage rose 1,986 places to #13,208 and recorded 1 more birth compared with 2023.
- Boys usage fell 13 places to #249 and recorded 119 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Louis Mean?
Louis derives from the Old High German name Ludwig, which combines elements meaning “famous” and “warrior.”
Origin: Louis is commonly associated with French and Germanic linguistic traditions and derives from Germanic roots.
How Do You Pronounce Louis?
Pronunciationloo-EE
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Louis?
- History
- The name Louis has been used by numerous French kings, contributing to its longstanding presence in European history.
Louis Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2008 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 6 | #13,208 |
| 2025 | Boys | 1,391 | #249 |
| 2024 | Boys | 1,510 | #236 |
| 2023 | Girls | 5 | #15,194 |
| 2023 | Boys | 1,478 | #238 |
| 2022 | Girls | 5 | #15,306 |
| 2022 | Boys | 1,442 | #245 |
| 2021 | Boys | 1,422 | #251 |
| 2020 | Girls | 6 | #13,453 |
| 2020 | Boys | 1,334 | #260 |
| 2019 | Girls | 5 | #15,539 |
| 2019 | Boys | 1,475 | #248 |
| 2018 | Boys | 1,388 | #260 |
| 2017 | Boys | 1,302 | #277 |
| 2016 | Boys | 1,242 | #290 |
| 2015 | Girls | 5 | #16,419 |
| 2015 | Boys | 1,210 | #296 |
| 2014 | Boys | 1,229 | #289 |
| 2013 | Boys | 1,070 | #315 |
| 2012 | Boys | 1,057 | #312 |
| 2011 | Boys | 921 | #332 |
| 2010 | Boys | 921 | #342 |
| 2009 | Boys | 885 | #353 |
| 2008 | Boys | 909 | #350 |
When Was Louis Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1921 · Boys
7,247 recorded births
National rank #29
1922 · Boys
7,095 recorded births
National rank #27
1918 · Boys
7,082 recorded births
National rank #24
1923 · Boys
7,074 recorded births
National rank #27
Where Louis Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| VT | #80 | 6 |
| MN | #99 | 63 |
| DC | #107 | 8 |
| SD | #116 | 11 |
| MO | #139 | 52 |
| MI | #149 | 68 |
| WI | #155 | 41 |
| MT | #173 | 7 |