Luis Boy

Popularity: #126 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: LOO-iss /luˈis/

Origin: Spanish; Portuguese

Meaning: Famous warrior (Spanish); Renowned fighter (Portuguese)

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Luis is derived from the Old High German name "Hludwig," which is composed of the elements "hlud," meaning "fame," and "wig," meaning "warrior." This name evolved into the Latin form "Ludovicus," which was subsequently adapted into various languages. In the case of Spanish, it transformed into "Luis," reflecting the phonetic and orthographic changes typical of the transition from Latin to the Romance languages.

The name entered English usage through the influence of the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, although it remained less common compared to its variants in other languages. Historically, the name Luis has been borne by several notable figures, particularly in the context of Spanish and French royalty.

One of the most significant was King Louis IX of France, canonized as Saint Louis in the 13th century, who is remembered for his piety and leadership during the Crusades. The name also appears in the context of the Spanish monarchy, with several kings named Luis, including Luis I of Spain, who reigned briefly in the early 18th century.

The name's presence in religious texts, such as the translations of the Bible into Spanish, further solidified its significance in the cultural and historical landscape of the Spanish-speaking world. Culturally, the name Luis carries connotations of nobility and valor, often associated with leadership and strength.

It has been a popular choice among families in Spanish-speaking countries, reflecting a tradition of honoring historical figures and saints. The diminutive form "Lucho" is also used affectionately in various cultures, adding a layer of warmth to the name's resonance.

Overall, Luis embodies a rich tapestry of linguistic evolution, historical importance, and cultural significance that has allowed it to endure through the centuries.

Famous people named Luis

In this section, you will find notable people named Luis. 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 Luis who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Luis who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Luis Miguel is a singer best known for Romance, Aries, and Mis Romances.

Luis Fonsi is a singer and songwriter best known for Despacito, Échame la Culpa, and Aquí Estoy Yo.

Luis Suárez is a professional footballer best known for playing with FC Barcelona, Ajax, and the Uruguay national team.

Luis García is a former professional footballer best known for playing with Liverpool, Real Sociedad, and the Mexico national team.

Luis Cernuda is a poet best known for his works in the Generation of '27 and his contributions to Spanish literature.

Luis Barragán is an architect best known for his modernist architecture and the Casa Estudio Luis Barragán.

Luis Buñuel is a filmmaker best known for Un Chien Andalou, The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie, and Viridiana.

Luis Palau is an evangelist best known for his global evangelistic campaigns and media outreach.

Luis Scola is a professional basketball player best known for playing with the Houston Rockets, Phoenix Suns, and the Argentina national team.

Fictional characters named Luis

The following list of fictional characters named Luis is a work in progress. If you would like to suggest an additional character, please send us the character's name along with a brief, one-sentence description of what they are best known for.

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Luis is a fictional character from the animated film Coco. He is a friendly and supportive spirit who helps the protagonist navigate the Land of the Dead.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Luis, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

LucasLiamLeonLorenzoLucaLilaLara

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Luis. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

LeoLucaLiamLorenzoLouisLukaLazaroLazlo

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Luis was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Luis has ranked as high as #83 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Illinois.

In the past 5 years the name Luis has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Luis 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 Luis was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Top States for Luis (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.

State Births Share
TX 644
25%
CA 539
21%
FL 189
7%
AZ 151
6%
NY 116
4%
IL 91
3%
GA 82
3%
NC 65
2%
WA 51
2%
MD 43
2%
PA 42
2%
TN 42
2%
VA 37
1%
IN 36
1%
MA 32
1%

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 Luis.

YearBirths
20242,778
20232,767
20222,952
20212,740
20202,701
20193,195
20183,099
20173,384
20163,555
20153,733
20143,904
20134,007
20124,373
20114,693
20105,127
20096,144
20087,134
20078,054
20067,921
20057,468
20047,495
20037,585
20027,378
20017,489
20007,662
19997,212
19987,201
19977,129
19966,407
19956,174
19946,361
19936,412
19926,165
19915,895
19905,795
19894,852
19884,331
19873,920
19864,027
19853,705
19843,263
19833,322
19823,324
19813,343
19803,359
19792,752
19782,399
19772,494
19762,389
19752,421
19742,451
19732,273
19722,278
19712,226
19702,284
19691,987
19681,778
19671,739
19661,659
19651,525
19641,568
19631,454
19621,455
19611,407
19601,332
19591,283
19581,224
19571,115
19561,099
19551,007
19541,018
1953883
1952776
1951730
1950656
1949673
1948590
1947464
1946388
1945367
1944349
1943319
1942258
1941256
1940241
1939240
1938311
1937264
1936229
1935270
1934294
1933249
1932302
1931275
1930372
1929377
1928322
1927372
1926315
1925269
1924334
1923321
1922276
1921241
1920216
1919209
1918144
1917114
1916105
1915104
1914104
191383
191276
191145
191039
190936
190838
190731
190619
190519
190425
190320
190219
190116
190021
189914
189812
18978
189614
18959
189417
189310
189210
18919
18908
188911
18889
18879
188612
188511
188414
18838
188213
188112
188012