Holding steady.
Popularity of Aloys since 1896
Babies named Aloys per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1916, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Aloys's real moment was 1896.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 7 |
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 148 |
| 1920s | 152 |
| 1930s | 85 |
| 1940s | 17 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Aloys is a rare Germanic name with a long history, though it has never been widely used in the United States. It first appeared in Social Security records in 1896, its peak year, and has since remained stable in its obscurity. The name is a variant of Alois and is related to Aloysius, a saint's name. Despite its low usage, Aloys offers a distinctive choice with a strong, traditional sound. Its trajectory indicates it has never experienced a surge in popularity, making it a true rarity. The name's connection to Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, a 16th-century Italian saint, gives it some cultural weight, particularly in Catholic communities.
Aloys is a Latinized form of the Germanic name Alois, which is ultimately derived from the Old High German name Aluwis, composed of the elements "alu" (all) and "wis" (wise), but later influenced by the Germanic "hlud" (famous) and "wig" (war). The name Aloys is closely related to Aloysius, a Latinate form commonly used in Catholic contexts, especially associated with Saint Aloysius Gonzaga. It has been used in German-speaking regions and occasionally in English-speaking countries, though it remains rare.
“Aloys” around the world
Where Aloys lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
35
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Al, Ally, Lou
Sibling names for Aloys
Names that share Aloys's style, for a brother or sister.
