Louis
Louis is a classic French name derived from the Old German name Ludwig, meaning "renowned warrior" or "famous in battle." It has been borne by numerous French kings and remains a timeless choice with royal heritage.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 1,359. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 921
- 2012: 1,057
- 2013: 1,070
- 2014: 1,229
- 2015: 1,210
- 2016: 1,242
- 2017: 1,302
- 2018: 1,388
- 2019: 1,475
- 2020: 1,334
- 2021: 1,422
- 2022: 1,442
- 2023: 1,478
- 2024: 1,510
- 2025: 1,391
- 2026 (projected): 1,359
Good to Know
- •Pronunciation may vary: French say 'loo-EE' while English speakers often say 'LOO-iss'
- •Strong royal associations with French monarchy
- •Easy to spell and recognize internationally
- •Works well as both first and middle name
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Statistics
406,470
Total births since 1880
1921
Peak year
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