Holding steady, #8,910 for boys today.
Popularity of Lui since 1990
Babies named Lui per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 27 |
| 2010s | 80 |
| 2020s | 46 |
Meaning & origin
Lui is a rare given name in the United States, first recorded in Social Security Administration data in 1990. As of 2025, it ranked 8910, with approximately 1 in 213510 newborns receiving the name. Its peak popularity came in 2021. The trajectory of the name has remained stable in recent years. While Lui is not tied to any specific top states, its usage reflects a preference for short, vowel-ending names. The name is often seen as a variant of Louis or Luigi, connecting it to a rich European heritage.
Lui is most commonly a short form or variant of Luigi, the Italian form of Louis. Louis derives from the Germanic name Chlodovech, composed of the elements 'hlud' (famous) and 'wig' (warrior), meaning 'famous warrior'. Alternatively, in some contexts, Lui may be a standalone name or a diminutive.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Lui
Names that share Lui's style, for a brother or sister.
