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  LOUIS

The meaning of the unisex name Louis is FORM OF LAWRENCE..

Details on LOUIS:

Gender:
Unisex
Meaning(s):
Form of lawrence
Popularity for Boy:
439th in the USA (top 5%)
Popularity for Girl:
30,025th in the USA (bottom 45%)
Origin(s) 
Themes / lists: 

Latest USA SSA birth information:

1,503 births
LOUIS as a BOY in 2024
5 births
LOUIS as a GIRL in 2023

The meaning(s) of LOUIS:

The name Louis is a Teutonic baby name. In Teutonic the meaning of the name Louis is: Famous in war.
Teutonic meaning
The name Louis is an American baby name. In American the meaning of the name Louis is: Famous in war.
American meaning
The name Louis is a German baby name. In German the meaning of the name Louis is: Famous fighter.
German meaning
The name Louis is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Louis is: Form of Lawrence.
English meaning
The name Louis is a French baby name. In French the meaning of the name Louis is: Famous warrior, from the Old German 'Chlodovech'.Eighteen kings of France have borne this name, and Louis was used by the French royal family for hundreds of years.Famous Bearer:Jazz musician Louis Armstrong.
French meaning

USA SSA birth(s) for LOUIS:

Here is the latest 16 years from USA social security list of total babies born with the name LOUIS

 LOUIS as a boy

YearBoy Births
20241503 births
20231477 births
20221442 births
20211418 births
20201334 births
20191475 births
20181387 births
20171290 births
20161242 births
20151206 births
20141225 births
20131067 births
20121056 births
2011919 births
2010920 births
2009883 births

 LOUIS as a girl

YearGirl Births
20235 births
20225 births
20206 births
20195 births
20155 births
20025 births
20005 births
19967 births
19959 births
199410 births
19937 births
19925 births
19915 births
199015 births
198917 births
198816 births

About the name LOUIS

Louis, a name steeped in history and elegance, finds its roots in the Old German name *Hludwig*, meaning "famous warrior." This distinguished name carries a regal air, often associated with nobility and strength, having been borne by kings and leaders throughout the ages, notably Louis XIV of France, the Sun King, whose reign epitomized grandeur. Across cultures, Louis has taken on various forms—Luis in Spanish-speaking countries, Luigi in Italy, and Lajos in Hungary—each variation echoing the name's enduring appeal. It resonates particularly in France, where it has been embraced for centuries, as well as in Belgium and Luxembourg, where its noble legacy persists. The name evokes a sense of charm and charisma, making it a splendid choice for a child destined to shine brightly in a world rich with heritage and meaning. Whether whispered tenderly in a cozy nursery or celebrated in a grand family gathering, Louis embodies a timeless connection to both strength and grace, a name that dances beautifully across cultures and generations.

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