Declining since 2001, #144 for boys today.
Popularity of Luis since 1880
Babies named Luis per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2007, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Luis's real moment was 2000.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 111 |
| 1890s | 111 |
| 1900s | 244 |
| 1910s | 1,023 |
| 1920s | 3,043 |
| 1930s | 2,806 |
| 1940s | 3,905 |
| 1950s | 9,790 |
| 1960s | 15,907 |
| 1970s | 23,966 |
| 1980s | 37,447 |
| 1990s | 64,761 |
| 2000s | 74,334 |
| 2010s | 39,079 |
| 2020s | 16,432 |
Meaning & origin
Luis, meaning 'famous warrior', has deep roots in Spanish and Portuguese cultures. It was consistently popular throughout the 20th century, reaching its peak in the year 2000. Since 2001, its rank has been gradually falling, but it remains a common choice, particularly in states with large Hispanic populations such as New Mexico, Arizona, and Texas. In 2025, it ranked 144th overall, with approximately 1 in every 690 newborn boys receiving the name. This enduring popularity reflects its classic status in Spanish-speaking communities.
Luis is the Spanish and Portuguese form of the Germanic name Ludwig, composed of the elements 'hlud' meaning 'famous' and 'wig' meaning 'warrior'. It was introduced to the Iberian Peninsula by the Visigoths and later became widespread due to the prestige of French kings named Louis, particularly Saint Louis (Louis IX). The name has been consistently popular throughout the Spanish-speaking world.
Where Luis is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Luis” around the world
Where Luis lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
160
babies in 2024
Ireland
7
babies in 2025
Quebec
7
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Louie, Lucho, Luisito
Variants: Luís, Luiz
Sibling names for Luis
Names that share Luis's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Maria, Ana, Carmen, Sofia, Isabella, Anita, Elvira, Juanita, Margarita, Susana, Arely, Brisa, Dayana, Graciela, Ivelisse, Johana, Juana, Lizeth, Lluvia, Lolita, Magaly, Maritza, Mayra, Adelaida, Annita, Azucena, Azul, Belia, Consuela, Felisa, Gregoria, Herlinda, Lourdes, Mariajose, Marielena, Marilu, Marita, Migdalia, Nelida, Yamilet, Yesica, Zoila, Analuisa, Anyeli, Aracelis, Argelia, Argentina, Asucena, Consuella, Danitza, Delmy, Ibeth, Irais, Jaritza, Jeimy, Johanny, Juanda, Juliza, Luisana, Lus, Luzelena, Manuelita, Marisabel, Marisel, Mery, Mirta, Paulita, Ramonita, Ranita, Senora, Yanelis, Yaneth, Yarelis, Yeimy, Zonia, Anayely, Armenta, Brizeyda, Celita, Charo, Damary, Leidy, Leoni, Marielis, Maryuri, Miguelina, Monse, Nayeliz, Odaliz, Ortencia, Pahola, Yaneisy, Yaneliz, Yaritzy, Yeraldi, Yisel, Yissel, Aideliz, Belkys, Benni, Candita, Cayetana, Chimene, Fany, Fe, Glorimar, Itxel, Julitza, Lucita, Mariadel, Marielys, Mata, Silvina, Yarelin, Yarielis, Yuleimy
Brothers: Carlos, Jose, Antonio, Manuel, Miguel, Andres, Gerardo, Gustavo, Jaime, Jesus, Jorge, Juan, Julio, Pedro, Ramon, Raul, Roberto, Sergio, Adan, Efrain, Efren, Isidro, Joseangel, Ricardo, Salvador, Santo, Tito, Alphonzo, Edmundo, Fermin, Jeancarlos, Juancarlos, Juanpablo, Justo, Migel, Miguelangel, Paulino, Ramone, Rodriquez, Rojelio, Roque, Vidal, Cirilo, Diogo, Jaun, Jorje, Joseantonio, Juanantonio, Juandiego, Juanito, Juanjose, Juanmanuel, Justino, Manual, Martinez, Missael, Pau, Rodriguez, Rogerio, Romario, Sanchez, Vasco, Yadier, Canelo, Chon, Cristino, Delfin, Elijio, Irineo, Joncarlos, Josean, Juanangel, Juandavid, Maicol, Salbador, Seve, Bacilio, Josejulian, Alfonsa, Alverto, Cheo, Eduar, Esiquio, Franciscojavier, Galo, Hernandez, Josealberto, Josecarlos, Josejuan, Luian, Pepe, Roldan, Sanjuan, Segundo, Serapio, Sostenes
Names like Luis
Names whose popularity has moved with Luis's over the last 50 years.
