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.
The name Louis is an American baby name. In American the meaning of the name Louis is: Famous in war.
The name Louis is a German baby name. In German the meaning of the name Louis is: Famous fighter.
The name Louis is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Louis is: Form of Lawrence.
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.
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
| Year | Boy Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 1503 births |
| 2023 | 1477 births |
| 2022 | 1442 births |
| 2021 | 1418 births |
| 2020 | 1334 births |
| 2019 | 1475 births |
| 2018 | 1387 births |
| 2017 | 1290 births |
| 2016 | 1242 births |
| 2015 | 1206 births |
| 2014 | 1225 births |
| 2013 | 1067 births |
| 2012 | 1056 births |
| 2011 | 919 births |
| 2010 | 920 births |
| 2009 | 883 births |
LOUIS as a girl
| Year | Girl Births |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 births |
| 2022 | 5 births |
| 2020 | 6 births |
| 2019 | 5 births |
| 2015 | 5 births |
| 2002 | 5 births |
| 2000 | 5 births |
| 1996 | 7 births |
| 1995 | 9 births |
| 1994 | 10 births |
| 1993 | 7 births |
| 1992 | 5 births |
| 1991 | 5 births |
| 1990 | 15 births |
| 1989 | 17 births |
| 1988 | 16 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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