Luiz
Luiz is a boy's name of Portuguese origin.
Meaning
Famous warrior or renowned in battle.
Origin and history
Luiz is a classic Portuguese variant of the name Louis, derived from the Old High German name Chlodovech. It has long been used in Portuguese-speaking cultures and appears as a modest, steady choice in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
3,349 babies in the United States have been named Luiz since 1880. It ranks #2219 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1771.
States where it is most popular
- CA (56.8 %)
- TX (25.7 %)
- FL (5.3 %)
- NY (4.8 %)
- NC (1.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 17 |
| 1920-1930 | 86 |
| 1930-1940 | 64 |
| 1940-1950 | 44 |
| 1950-1960 | 81 |
| 1960-1970 | 135 |
| 1970-1980 | 240 |
| 1980-1990 | 474 |
| 1990-2000 | 858 |
| 2000-2010 | 832 |
| 2010-2019 | 362 |
| 2020-2029 | 156 |
Famous people named Luiz
- Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva: politician, president
Fun facts
- Luiz reflects the archaic Portuguese spelling of the name, whereas Luis is the modernized spelling in Portugal.
- It shares the same Germanic roots as the royal French name Louis, borne by eighteen kings of France.