Luigi
Luigi is a boy's name of Italian origin.
Meaning
Famous warrior or renowned in battle.
Origin and history
Luigi is a classic Italian male name derived from the Germanic name Chlodovech, making it the Italian equivalent of Louis or Ludwig. While historically common in Italy, it has remained a relatively rare but recognizable choice in the United States over the past century. In modern American pop culture, it is broadly recognized through video game media.
Popularity in the United States
4,305 babies in the United States have been named Luigi since 1880. It ranks #1893 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1678.
States where it is most popular
- NY (50.2 %)
- CA (15.1 %)
- NJ (8.9 %)
- MA (6.7 %)
- FL (5.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 30 |
| 1910-1920 | 255 |
| 1920-1930 | 325 |
| 1930-1940 | 123 |
| 1940-1950 | 81 |
| 1950-1960 | 160 |
| 1960-1970 | 513 |
| 1970-1980 | 564 |
| 1980-1990 | 514 |
| 1990-2000 | 518 |
| 2000-2010 | 569 |
| 2010-2019 | 404 |
| 2020-2029 | 249 |
Famous people named Luigi
- Luigi Pirandello: Playwright, Novelist
- Luigi Galvani: Physician, Physicist
- Luigi Cherubini: Composer
Fun facts
- Luigi shares the exact same Germanic roots as the names Louis, Clovis, and Ludwig.
- The name gained global recognition as the iconic Nintendo character introduced in the 1983 arcade game Mario Bros.