How Many People Are Named Louis?

407,900

people in the United States are named Louis

1 in 821 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#176

⭐ Uncommon

Population Percentage

0.1218%

Of US population

Peak Year

1921

7,296 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: French, English, Dutch
Pronunciation: LWEE (French), LOO-is (English), LOO-ee (English), loo-EE (Dutch)
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

French form of Ludovicus, the Latinized form of LUDWIG. This was the name of 18 kings of France, starting with Louis I the son of Charlemagne. Others include Louis IX (Saint Louis) who led two crusades and Louis XIV (called the Sun King) who was the ruler of France during the height of its power, the builder of the Palace of Versailles, and the longest reigning monarch in the history of Europe. It was also borne by kings of Germany (as Ludwig), Hungary (as Lajos), and other places.... [more]

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
0.7%
Male
99.3%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 78.3 years old

Young (<30) 36,999
9.1%
Adult (30–60) 62,838
15.4%
Senior (>60) 308,063
75.5%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

New York 59,898
Pennsylvania 31,335
California 24,063
Texas 21,927
New Jersey 21,100
Illinois 20,458
Ohio 15,899
Louisiana 15,741
Massachusetts 13,319
Michigan 13,099

💡 Fun Facts About "Louis"

  • 1,503 babies were named Louis in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1921
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in New York

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