Louis
Louis is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Famous warrior.
Origin and history
Louis is a classic name of Old High German and French origin meaning 'famous warrior'. Although historically far more common for males, it has a long-standing recorded usage for females in the United States. Its usage for girls in modern times remains rare and distinctive.
Popularity in the United States
2,847 babies in the United States have been named Louis since 1880. It ranks #3323 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2079.
States where it is most popular
- TX (35.8 %)
- NY (31.7 %)
- PA (6.6 %)
- OH (6.3 %)
- LA (4.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 63 |
| 1890-1900 | 102 |
| 1900-1910 | 126 |
| 1910-1920 | 372 |
| 1920-1930 | 603 |
| 1930-1940 | 386 |
| 1940-1950 | 278 |
| 1950-1960 | 254 |
| 1960-1970 | 210 |
| 1970-1980 | 176 |
| 1980-1990 | 177 |
| 1990-2000 | 58 |
| 2000-2010 | 10 |
| 2010-2019 | 10 |
| 2020-2029 | 22 |
Nicknames
Lou, Louie
Fun facts
- Louis was borne by eighteen kings of France, giving it a profound historical legacy.
- The name derives from the Old High German name Chlodovech, which also yielded the modern name Clovis.