A 1910s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Luigi since 1900
Babies named Luigi per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1969, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Luigi's real moment was 1913.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 30 |
| 1910s | 255 |
| 1920s | 325 |
| 1930s | 123 |
| 1940s | 81 |
| 1950s | 160 |
| 1960s | 513 |
| 1970s | 564 |
| 1980s | 514 |
| 1990s | 518 |
| 2000s | 569 |
| 2010s | 404 |
| 2020s | 249 |
Meaning & origin
Luigi has been in use in the United States since at least 1900, reaching its peak popularity in 1913. The name experienced a decline but has been rising again since 2012, reflecting renewed interest in classic Italian names. Its concentration in states like New Jersey, Florida, and New York shows strong ties to Italian-American communities. With a rank of 2,539 in 2025, Luigi remains a distinctive choice with deep cultural roots, favored by families who appreciate its heritage and the legacy of Saint Louis and Italian nobility.
Luigi is the Italian form of Louis, which derives from the Germanic name Chlodovech (Latinized as Ludovicus), composed of elements meaning 'fame' and 'warrior'. Introduced to Italy by the Franks, Luigi has been a staple of Italian naming traditions for centuries, associated with royalty and saints such as Saint Louis of France.
Where Luigi is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Luigi” around the world
Where Luigi lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Ireland
3
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lou, Gigi
Sibling names for Luigi
Names that share Luigi's style, for a brother or sister.
