Luigi Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationLOO-ee-jee / luˈiːdʒiItalian
Meaning
Famous warrior
Historical & Cultural Background
Luigi is the Italian form of the name Louis, which has roots in the Germanic name Ludwig. The name has been popular in Italy since the Middle Ages and has been borne by various saints and historical figures. Luigi is often associated with Italian culture and is a common name in Italian-speaking regions.
Trend Summary
Luigi has maintained a steady presence in baby name rankings in the United States, though it is less common than its variants.
Similar Names
Variants
- Luigi
- Luigino
International Variants
- Louis (French)
- Luiz (Portuguese)
- Luca (Italian)
Famous people named Luigi
Luigi Pirandello was an Italian playwright and novelist who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1934.
Luigi Boccherini was an Italian composer and cellist known for his chamber music in the 18th century.
Luigi Galvani was an Italian physician and physicist known for his pioneering work in bioelectricity.
Luigi di Maio is an Italian politician who served as the Deputy Prime Minister of Italy.
Fictional characters named Luigi
Luigi is a character in the Nintendo franchise 'Super Mario,' known as Mario's younger brother.
Luigi is a character in the animated series 'The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!' where he often assists Mario in various adventures.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Luigi was first seen in the United States in 1900. Luigi has ranked as high as #1039 nationally, which occurred in 1969, and has been most popular in New York, California, Massachusetts, Florida, and Rhode Island. In the past 5 years the name Luigi has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Luigi (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
NY | 8 | |
FL | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1900 | 5 |
1902 | 6 |
1905 | 6 |
1907 | 7 |
1908 | 6 |
1910 | 10 |
1911 | 6 |
1912 | 17 |
1913 | 28 |
1914 | 29 |
1915 | 40 |
1916 | 30 |
1917 | 40 |
1918 | 29 |
1919 | 26 |
1920 | 36 |
1921 | 34 |
1922 | 39 |
1923 | 39 |
1924 | 33 |
1925 | 30 |
1926 | 32 |
1927 | 30 |
1928 | 29 |
1929 | 23 |
1930 | 23 |
1931 | 15 |
1932 | 14 |
1933 | 11 |
1934 | 7 |
1935 | 11 |
1936 | 14 |
1937 | 8 |
1938 | 12 |
1939 | 8 |
1940 | 5 |
1941 | 12 |
1942 | 9 |
1943 | 12 |
1945 | 5 |
1946 | 5 |
1947 | 7 |
1948 | 13 |
1949 | 13 |
1950 | 8 |
1951 | 17 |
1952 | 9 |
1953 | 14 |
1954 | 13 |
1955 | 15 |
1956 | 12 |
1957 | 15 |
1958 | 23 |
1959 | 34 |
1960 | 33 |
1961 | 43 |
1962 | 35 |
1963 | 51 |
1964 | 57 |
1965 | 45 |
1966 | 48 |
1967 | 60 |
1968 | 60 |
1969 | 80 |
1970 | 72 |
1971 | 62 |
1972 | 57 |
1973 | 56 |
1974 | 50 |
1975 | 58 |
1976 | 51 |
1977 | 51 |
1978 | 45 |
1979 | 62 |
1980 | 54 |
1981 | 64 |
1982 | 50 |
1983 | 49 |
1984 | 41 |
1985 | 42 |
1986 | 32 |
1987 | 48 |
1988 | 73 |
1989 | 61 |
1990 | 66 |
1991 | 54 |
1992 | 65 |
1993 | 50 |
1994 | 45 |
1995 | 50 |
1996 | 50 |
1997 | 45 |
1998 | 50 |
1999 | 43 |
2000 | 61 |
2001 | 54 |
2002 | 61 |
2003 | 55 |
2004 | 52 |
2005 | 70 |
2006 | 50 |
2007 | 57 |
2008 | 57 |
2009 | 52 |
2010 | 46 |
2011 | 36 |
2012 | 35 |
2013 | 44 |
2014 | 51 |
2015 | 41 |
2016 | 38 |
2017 | 42 |
2018 | 33 |
2019 | 38 |
2020 | 37 |
2021 | 32 |
2022 | 41 |
2023 | 38 |
2024 | 49 |