Louie
Louie is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Famous warrior.
Origin and history
Louie originated as an English spelling variation or diminutive of the French name Louis, which ultimately derives from the Germanic name Chlodovech. It has long been used as an independent given name in the United States, offering a friendly, retro charm. In recent years, it has maintained steady popularity alongside the trend for vintage nickname-names.
Popularity in the United States
30,992 babies in the United States have been named Louie since 1880. It ranks #673 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #634.
States where it is most popular
- CA (26.6 %)
- TX (8.4 %)
- NY (6.5 %)
- AL (5.5 %)
- GA (4.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 394 |
| 1890-1900 | 441 |
| 1900-1910 | 628 |
| 1910-1920 | 2,784 |
| 1920-1930 | 4,226 |
| 1930-1940 | 3,482 |
| 1940-1950 | 3,507 |
| 1950-1960 | 3,437 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,495 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,771 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,320 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,134 |
| 2000-2010 | 964 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,907 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,502 |
Famous people named Louie
- Louie Armstrong: Musician, Singer
- Louie Anderson: Comedian, Actor
Fun facts
- Louie developed as a phonetic English spelling representing the traditional French pronunciation of Louis.
- Like Archie and Alfie, Louie has experienced a resurgence in modern usage due to the trend for classic nicknames as official first names.