Luiz Boy

Popularity: #910 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: loo-EEZ /luˈiz/

Origin: Portuguese; Spanish

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

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Luiz is of Portuguese origin, derived from the Old High German name Ludwig, which means "famous warrior." The name Ludwig evolved into various forms across different languages, including Louis in French and Luis in Spanish. The transition into Portuguese resulted in the form Luiz, which has been used in Portugal and Brazil since the Middle Ages.

The name's introduction into English-speaking contexts occurred primarily through the influence of French and Spanish, particularly during the periods of exploration and colonization in the 15th and 16th centuries. Historically, the name Luiz has been borne by several notable figures, including King Luiz I of Portugal, who reigned in the 19th century and was known for his contributions to the modernization of the Portuguese state.

Additionally, the name is associated with Saint Louis, the patron saint of France, who was canonized in the 13th century. The name's prominence in religious contexts is further underscored by its appearance in various translations of the Bible, including the Douay-Rheims Bible, which was influential in the Catholic tradition.

Culturally, Luiz carries connotations of nobility and valor, reflecting its roots in the meaning of "famous warrior." This association has contributed to its enduring presence in Portuguese-speaking cultures, where it is often celebrated in literature and art. The name also has diminutive forms, such as Lu or Lico, which are used affectionately in familial and social contexts.

Overall, Luiz exemplifies a rich historical lineage that connects linguistic evolution with cultural significance.

Famous people named Luiz

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

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

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Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is a politician best known for serving as President of Brazil and founding the Workers' Party.

Luiz Felipe Scolari is a football manager best known for winning the FIFA World Cup with Brazil in 2002 and leading Grêmio to multiple titles.

Luiz Bonfá is a musician best known for his contributions to bossa nova and for the song 'Manhã de Carnaval.'.

Luiz Fernando Carvalho is a director best known for his work in Brazilian television and film, including 'O Clone' and 'Capitu.'.

Luiz Gama is a writer and abolitionist best known for his role in the fight against slavery in Brazil and for his literary works.

Sibling suggestions

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

LucasLucaLeonLiamLorenzoLiviaLara

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Luiz. 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.

LuisLouisLucaLorenzoLiamLukaLeviLazaro

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Luiz was first seen in the United States in 1915.

Luiz has ranked as high as #2760 nationally, which occurred in 2000, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and North Carolina.

In the past 5 years the name Luiz has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Luiz 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 Luiz 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 Luiz.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 28 28
2024 19 19
2023 31 31
2022 32 32
2021 27 27
2020 19 19
2019 25 25
2018 16 16
2017 39 39
2016 37 37
2015 41 41
2014 32 32
2013 38 38
2012 38 38
2011 46 46
2010 50 50
2009 65 65
2008 66 66
2007 84 84
2006 71 71
2005 81 81
2004 71 71
2003 75 75
2002 95 95
2001 112 112
2000 112 112
1999 108 108
1998 105 105
1997 81 81
1996 89 89
1995 70 70
1994 72 72
1993 85 85
1992 91 91
1991 73 73
1990 84 84
1989 76 76
1988 65 65
1987 55 55
1986 48 48
1985 39 39
1984 40 40
1983 38 38
1982 33 33
1981 46 46
1980 34 34
1979 26 26
1978 22 22
1977 32 32
1976 25 25
1975 23 23
1974 21 21
1973 24 24
1972 19 19
1971 26 26
1970 22 22
1969 15 15
1968 21 21
1967 13 13
1966 17 17
1965 14 14
1964 12 12
1963 11 11
1962 15 15
1961 8 8
1960 9 9
1958 5 5
1957 5 5
1956 11 11
1955 10 10
1954 7 7
1953 12 12
1952 14 14
1951 8 8
1950 9 9
1949 7 7
1948 8 8
1947 9 9
1946 10 10
1944 5 5
1940 5 5
1939 5 5
1937 8 8
1936 7 7
1934 10 10
1933 8 8
1932 9 9
1931 7 7
1930 10 10
1929 14 14
1928 11 11
1927 9 9
1926 8 8
1925 11 11
1924 6 6
1923 6 6
1922 7 7
1921 6 6
1920 8 8
1919 7 7
1917 5 5
1915 5 5

Top States for Luiz (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
CA 6
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