Luis Boy

Popularity: #143 · 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

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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 #85 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.

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.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 2,482 2,475 7
2024 2,787 2,787 0
2023 2,779 2,772 7
2022 2,953 2,953 0
2021 2,747 2,740 7
2020 2,710 2,705 5
2019 3,198 3,198 0
2018 3,100 3,100 0
2017 3,390 3,385 5
2016 3,561 3,555 6
2015 3,734 3,734 0
2014 3,911 3,905 6
2013 4,013 4,008 5
2012 4,373 4,373 0
2011 4,703 4,693 10
2010 5,134 5,128 6
2009 6,159 6,145 14
2008 7,147 7,135 12
2007 8,066 8,054 12
2006 7,936 7,921 15
2005 7,481 7,469 12
2004 7,512 7,495 17
2003 7,604 7,585 19
2002 7,409 7,379 30
2001 7,521 7,489 32
2000 7,693 7,662 31
1999 7,245 7,213 32
1998 7,226 7,202 24
1997 7,149 7,131 18
1996 6,436 6,407 29
1995 6,204 6,174 30
1994 6,400 6,362 38
1993 6,455 6,412 43
1992 6,216 6,169 47
1991 5,949 5,896 53
1990 5,843 5,795 48
1989 4,892 4,852 40
1988 4,373 4,333 40
1987 3,958 3,921 37
1986 4,079 4,028 51
1985 3,738 3,706 32
1984 3,298 3,261 37
1983 3,354 3,321 33
1982 3,365 3,324 41
1981 3,380 3,342 38
1980 3,396 3,359 37
1979 2,794 2,752 42
1978 2,422 2,398 24
1977 2,521 2,493 28
1976 2,412 2,390 22
1975 2,448 2,422 26
1974 2,478 2,451 27
1973 2,289 2,272 17
1972 2,295 2,278 17
1971 2,245 2,226 19
1970 2,303 2,284 19
1969 2,008 1,987 21
1968 1,795 1,778 17
1967 1,758 1,740 18
1966 1,678 1,659 19
1965 1,535 1,525 10
1964 1,582 1,566 16
1963 1,455 1,455 0
1962 1,463 1,453 10
1961 1,418 1,409 9
1960 1,347 1,335 12
1959 1,293 1,282 11
1958 1,238 1,225 13
1957 1,124 1,114 10
1956 1,106 1,099 7
1955 1,007 1,007 0
1954 1,026 1,018 8
1953 889 884 5
1952 782 775 7
1951 738 730 8
1950 662 656 6
1949 679 673 6
1948 596 590 6
1947 464 464 0
1946 393 388 5
1945 367 367 0
1944 350 350 0
1943 318 318 0
1942 258 258 0
1941 256 256 0
1940 247 241 6
1939 240 240 0
1938 311 311 0
1937 264 264 0
1936 229 229 0
1935 276 270 6
1934 294 294 0
1933 255 249 6
1932 307 302 5
1931 283 275 8
1930 372 372 0
1929 382 377 5
1928 328 322 6
1927 382 372 10
1926 320 315 5
1925 269 269 0
1924 334 334 0
1923 328 321 7
1922 276 276 0
1921 241 241 0
1920 222 216 6
1919 209 209 0
1918 144 144 0
1917 114 114 0
1916 105 105 0
1915 104 104 0
1914 104 104 0
1913 83 83 0
1912 76 76 0
1911 45 45 0
1910 39 39 0
1909 36 36 0
1908 38 38 0
1907 31 31 0
1906 19 19 0
1905 19 19 0
1904 25 25 0
1903 20 20 0
1902 19 19 0
1901 16 16 0
1900 21 21 0
1899 14 14 0
1898 12 12 0
1897 8 8 0
1896 14 14 0
1895 9 9 0
1894 17 17 0
1893 10 10 0
1892 10 10 0
1891 9 9 0
1890 8 8 0
1889 11 11 0
1888 9 9 0
1887 9 9 0
1886 12 12 0
1885 11 11 0
1884 14 14 0
1883 8 8 0
1882 13 13 0
1881 12 12 0
1880 12 12 0

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. 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
TX 644
23%
CA 539
20%
FL 189
7%
AZ 151
5%
NY 116
4%
IL 91
3%
GA 82
3%
NJ 79
3%
NC 65
2%
CO 62
2%
WA 51
2%
MD 43
2%
TN 42
2%
PA 42
2%
VA 37
1%
IN 36
1%
MA 32
1%
NM 29
1%
AL 26
1%
OH 26
1%
OK 26
1%
WI 26
1%
SC 26
1%
AR 25
1%
UT 25
1%
NV 24
1%
MI 24
1%
OR 24
1%
LA 24
1%
KS 21
1%
KY 19
1%
ID 16
1%
MN 16
1%
MO 15
1%
CT 15
1%
NE 15
1%
IA 12
0%
MS 7
0%
RI 7
0%
SD 5
0%