Alois
Alois is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Famous warrior.
Origin and history
Alois is a German and Central European name derived from the Old High German name Chlodovech, making it a cognate of Louis and Aloysius. Historically popular in German-speaking countries and Austria, it has a long history of rare, steady usage in the United States. Today, it remains an uncommon classic choice for American parents seeking a tradition-rich European name.
Popularity in the United States
2,525 babies in the United States have been named Alois since 1880. It ranks #2579 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1890.
States where it is most popular
- WI (39.9 %)
- MN (13.7 %)
- TX (12.5 %)
- NY (11.1 %)
- IL (7.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 84 |
| 1890-1900 | 74 |
| 1900-1910 | 111 |
| 1910-1920 | 695 |
| 1920-1930 | 635 |
| 1930-1940 | 419 |
| 1940-1950 | 225 |
| 1950-1960 | 121 |
| 1960-1970 | 65 |
| 1970-1980 | 17 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 37 |
| 2020-2029 | 37 |
Famous people named Alois
- Alois Alzheimer: Psychiatrist, Neuropathologist
- Alois Senefelder: Inventor, Playwright
Fun facts
- Alois shares the exact same Germanic etymological origin as the French name Louis and the Latinized Aloysius.
- The name was traditionally favoured by royalty and nobility in Bavaria and Austria.