Luis Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Luis is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Luis?
Luis is spelled L-U-I-S. The name has 4 letters.
Luis at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Luis is commonly understood as the Spanish form of the Germanic name Ludwig, which means “famous warrior” or “renowned fighter.”
- Origin
- Luis is a Spanish given name that may derive from the Old High German name Ludwig through Old French influences.
- Pronunciation
- loo-ees · 2 syllables
Luis Popularity in 2025
Rank#11,932
Recorded Births7
Rank#144
Recorded Births2,475
- Girls usage rose 265 places to #11,932 and recorded the same number of births compared with 2023.
- Boys usage fell 14 places to #144 and recorded 312 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 Luis Mean?
Luis is commonly understood as the Spanish form of the Germanic name Ludwig, which means “famous warrior” or “renowned fighter.”
Origin: Luis is a Spanish given name that may derive from the Old High German name Ludwig through Old French influences.
How Do You Pronounce Luis?
Pronunciationloo-ees
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Luis?
- History
- The name Luis has been recorded in Spanish-speaking regions and is associated with historical use in royal and noble families in Spain and Latin America.
Luis Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2011 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 7 | #11,932 |
| 2025 | Boys | 2,475 | #144 |
| 2024 | Boys | 2,787 | #130 |
| 2023 | Girls | 7 | #12,197 |
| 2023 | Boys | 2,772 | #134 |
| 2022 | Boys | 2,953 | #125 |
| 2021 | Girls | 7 | #12,206 |
| 2021 | Boys | 2,740 | #137 |
| 2020 | Girls | 5 | #15,088 |
| 2020 | Boys | 2,705 | #137 |
| 2019 | Boys | 3,198 | #119 |
| 2018 | Boys | 3,100 | #126 |
| 2017 | Girls | 5 | #15,902 |
| 2017 | Boys | 3,385 | #117 |
| 2016 | Girls | 6 | #14,331 |
| 2016 | Boys | 3,555 | #113 |
| 2015 | Boys | 3,734 | #108 |
| 2014 | Girls | 6 | #14,558 |
| 2014 | Boys | 3,905 | #99 |
| 2013 | Girls | 5 | #16,547 |
| 2013 | Boys | 4,008 | #97 |
| 2012 | Boys | 4,373 | #90 |
| 2011 | Girls | 10 | #10,374 |
| 2011 | Boys | 4,693 | #88 |
When Was Luis 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.
2007 · Boys
8,054 recorded births
National rank #60
2006 · Boys
7,921 recorded births
National rank #62
2000 · Boys
7,662 recorded births
National rank #49
2003 · Boys
7,585 recorded births
National rank #60
Where Luis 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 |
|---|---|---|
| AZ | #49 | 130 |
| NM | #53 | 29 |
| TX | #66 | 566 |
| CA | #75 | 497 |
| NV | #92 | 32 |
| FL | #130 | 165 |
| NC | #134 | 92 |
| CO | #139 | 51 |