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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Luis — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
All names
Luigi|Luisa
SpanishBoy→ Stable

Luis

LOO-ees · 2 syllables

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Boy
#130
→ Stable

Also ranked: Girl — · → Stable

#130
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 51
Peak rank
#125 in 2022
5yr change
+4 ranks
Birth frequency
7.7 per 10,000 births
Sex split
72% boy · 28% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #130 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Spanish boy names
Luis

Popularity score: 51  ·  SSA Rank: #130

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
56
Higher than 56% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
+4 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
0 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
SpanishLatinClassicStrongUnisex2-syllableWarriorEuropeanTimeless
Character
renowned in battle
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Luiss

artisticcompetitivedeterminedtalentedpassionate
STRONG
High confidence

Luis is a Spanish boy name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #130 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable · +4 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#130 · niche
Luis at a Glance
Meaning:Derived from Ludovicus, meaning 'famous warrior' or 'renowned in battle.' A classic Iberian form of Louis with deep medieval roots.
Language root:Latin · Spanish
Peak rank:#125 in 2022
5yr change:+4 ranks
Sex usage:72% boy · 28% girl
Notable bearers
Luis Buñuel
Filmmaker & artist
Luis Suárez
Professional footballer
Luis Fonsi
Singer & songwriter
Similar Sound
LiamLeoLucasLinusLucian
Similar Style
MarcoDiegoCarlosMiguelAntonio
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Luis
SofiaIsabellaMaríaRafaelDiegoMateoElenaSantiago
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Luis illustration
Name Intelligence
Luis · Overview
Summary

Luis is a Spanish boy name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #130 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Classic · Strong character
Luis carries a warm, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
luis.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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