NAME PROFILE
Louis
Louis is a classic name meaning 'renowned warrior' or 'famous in battle'. It carries a sense of nobility and strength, evoking images of a charismatic leader and a person of great integrity.
Key Stats
| Total births | 409,317 |
| Gender | Male (92% / 8%) |
| Peak year | 1921 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 22%NY — 21%PA — 19%OH — 19%LA — 19%
Notable People
Louis Armstrong (Musician, Jazz Legend) · Louis Pasteur (Scientist, Pioneer in Microbiology) · Louis XIV (King of France, The Sun King) · Louis Vuitton (Founder of Luxury Fashion Brand) · Louis C.K. (Comedian, Actor, Writer)
Nicknames & Diminutives
LouLui
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