Alois Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ah-LOH-iss /ˈɑːloʊɪs/
Origin: German; Latin
Meaning: German: 'noble'; Latin: 'famous warrior'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Alois has its roots in the Germanic name "Aloysius," which is derived from the Old High German name "Hluodowig," meaning "famous warrior." This name evolved through various linguistic stages, transitioning from Germanic to Latin as "Aloysius" and later into French as "Louis." The name was introduced into English through the influence of the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, where it became associated with the French royal family and the broader European nobility. Historically, the name Alois gained prominence due to its association with Saint Louis of France, who was canonized in the 13th century.
His reign and piety made the name popular among Christians, particularly in France and later in other parts of Europe. The name Alois itself became more widely recognized in the 19th century, especially in German-speaking regions, as it was used by various notable figures, including Alois Alzheimer, the physician who first described the disease that bears his name in the early 20th century.
Culturally, the name Alois carries connotations of nobility and strength, reflective of its warrior origins. It has been used in various literary and artistic contexts, often symbolizing leadership and valor.
In some traditions, diminutive forms such as "Alo" or "Loi" have emerged, but the name Alois itself remains significant in its full form, embodying a rich historical and cultural legacy that spans several centuries.
Famous people named Alois
In this section, you will find notable people named Alois. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Alois who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Alois Alzheimer was a neurologist best known for identifying Alzheimer's disease.
Alois Hotschnig is an author best known for his novels and short stories.
Alois Brunner was a Nazi official known for his role in the Holocaust.
Fictional characters named Alois
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Alois Trancy is a fictional character from the anime and manga series Black Butler. He is the young lord of the Trancy estate and serves as a major antagonist in the second season of the series.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Alois was first seen in the United States in 1880.
Alois has ranked as high as #1240 nationally, which occurred in 1918, and has been most popular in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Texas, New York, and Illinois.
In the past 5 years the name Alois has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Alois is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Alois was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Alois.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 2024 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 2023 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 2022 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 2021 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 2019 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 2018 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 2017 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 2015 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2013 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1981 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1975 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1971 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1969 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1966 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1965 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1964 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1963 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1962 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1961 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1960 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1959 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1958 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1957 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1956 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1955 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1954 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1953 | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| 1952 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1951 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1950 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1949 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1948 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1947 | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| 1946 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1945 | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| 1944 | 30 | 23 | 7 |
| 1943 | 26 | 26 | 0 |
| 1942 | 30 | 30 | 0 |
| 1941 | 35 | 35 | 0 |
| 1940 | 40 | 33 | 7 |
| 1939 | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| 1938 | 40 | 30 | 10 |
| 1937 | 33 | 33 | 0 |
| 1936 | 42 | 42 | 0 |
| 1935 | 49 | 40 | 9 |
| 1934 | 41 | 36 | 5 |
| 1933 | 42 | 37 | 5 |
| 1932 | 70 | 64 | 6 |
| 1931 | 52 | 43 | 9 |
| 1930 | 77 | 70 | 7 |
| 1929 | 63 | 56 | 7 |
| 1928 | 61 | 52 | 9 |
| 1927 | 68 | 60 | 8 |
| 1926 | 62 | 53 | 9 |
| 1925 | 63 | 56 | 7 |
| 1924 | 96 | 80 | 16 |
| 1923 | 81 | 70 | 11 |
| 1922 | 71 | 64 | 7 |
| 1921 | 82 | 73 | 9 |
| 1920 | 79 | 71 | 8 |
| 1919 | 89 | 84 | 5 |
| 1918 | 111 | 106 | 5 |
| 1917 | 106 | 98 | 8 |
| 1916 | 110 | 104 | 6 |
| 1915 | 92 | 86 | 6 |
| 1914 | 69 | 69 | 0 |
| 1913 | 54 | 54 | 0 |
| 1912 | 51 | 51 | 0 |
| 1911 | 27 | 27 | 0 |
| 1910 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1909 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1908 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1907 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1906 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1905 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1904 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1903 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1902 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1901 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1900 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1899 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1898 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1897 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1896 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1895 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1894 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1892 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1891 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1889 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1888 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1887 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1886 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1885 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1884 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1883 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1882 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1881 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1880 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
Top States for Alois (1953)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| WI | 5 |