Aloysius
Aloysius is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Famous warrior.
Origin and history
Aloysius is the Latinized form of Chlodovech, the Old High German predecessor to Louis and Lewis. Historically associated with Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, the name has seen steady but infrequent use in the United States over the last century. It carries a classical, traditional feel often associated with Catholic heritage.
Popularity in the United States
5,724 babies in the United States have been named Aloysius since 1880. It ranks #1599 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1812.
States where it is most popular
- PA (27.3 %)
- IL (13.5 %)
- MI (10.6 %)
- NY (10.4 %)
- WI (9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 119 |
| 1890-1900 | 252 |
| 1900-1910 | 261 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,372 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,477 |
| 1930-1940 | 632 |
| 1940-1950 | 340 |
| 1950-1960 | 254 |
| 1960-1970 | 217 |
| 1970-1980 | 157 |
| 1980-1990 | 144 |
| 1990-2000 | 102 |
| 2000-2010 | 121 |
| 2010-2019 | 161 |
| 2020-2029 | 115 |
Famous people named Aloysius
- Aloysius Stepinac: Cardinal, Archbishop
Nicknames
Al, Wish, Wishy
Fun facts
- Aloysius arose as a Latinization of the Provençal name Aloys, which shares roots with the name Louis.
- Saint Aloysius Gonzaga died in 1591 while caring for victims of an epidemic in Rome.