Louie Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationLOO-ee / ˈluːiFrench; Latin
Meaning
Famous warrior (French); Renowned in battle (Latin)
Historical & Cultural Background
Louie is a diminutive form of Louis, which has been a popular name in France since the Middle Ages. The name has royal associations, particularly with several French kings named Louis. It has also been used in various cultures, adapting to local languages and traditions. Louie has gained popularity in English-speaking countries, especially in the 20th century.
Trend Summary
Louie has seen a resurgence in popularity in the United States, particularly in the 21st century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Louis
- Lou
International Variants
- Luís (Portuguese)
- Luca (Italian)
- Ludwig (German)
Famous people named Louie
Louie Anderson was an American comedian and actor known for his stand-up routines and television appearances.
Louie Schwartzberg is an American cinematographer and director recognized for his work in nature and time-lapse photography.
Louie Bellson was an American jazz drummer and bandleader, celebrated for his contributions to jazz music.
Louie Gohmert is an American politician who has served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Fictional characters named Louie
Louie is a character in the animated series 'DuckTales,' known as one of Donald Duck's nephews.
Louie is a character in the video game series 'Kingdom Hearts,' serving as a member of the organization.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Louie was first seen in the United States in 1880. Louie has ranked as high as #879 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Alabama, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Louie has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Louie (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 53 | |
MN | 36 | |
TX | 28 | |
FL | 26 | |
UT | 25 | |
NY | 25 | |
OH | 22 | |
WA | 18 | |
WI | 17 | |
IL | 16 | |
PA | 16 | |
IN | 15 | |
NE | 14 | |
MI | 14 | |
MO | 13 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 33 |
1881 | 31 |
1882 | 46 |
1883 | 42 |
1884 | 44 |
1885 | 43 |
1886 | 36 |
1887 | 31 |
1888 | 48 |
1889 | 40 |
1890 | 39 |
1891 | 27 |
1892 | 48 |
1893 | 40 |
1894 | 42 |
1895 | 46 |
1896 | 45 |
1897 | 49 |
1898 | 55 |
1899 | 50 |
1900 | 61 |
1901 | 58 |
1902 | 60 |
1903 | 44 |
1904 | 67 |
1905 | 71 |
1906 | 54 |
1907 | 72 |
1908 | 63 |
1909 | 78 |
1910 | 95 |
1911 | 90 |
1912 | 177 |
1913 | 210 |
1914 | 268 |
1915 | 360 |
1916 | 354 |
1917 | 392 |
1918 | 396 |
1919 | 442 |
1920 | 421 |
1921 | 427 |
1922 | 458 |
1923 | 465 |
1924 | 460 |
1925 | 421 |
1926 | 424 |
1927 | 379 |
1928 | 389 |
1929 | 382 |
1930 | 393 |
1931 | 347 |
1932 | 358 |
1933 | 346 |
1934 | 346 |
1935 | 345 |
1936 | 344 |
1937 | 333 |
1938 | 322 |
1939 | 348 |
1940 | 334 |
1941 | 336 |
1942 | 341 |
1943 | 332 |
1944 | 338 |
1945 | 328 |
1946 | 350 |
1947 | 365 |
1948 | 390 |
1949 | 393 |
1950 | 366 |
1951 | 377 |
1952 | 331 |
1953 | 342 |
1954 | 317 |
1955 | 342 |
1956 | 313 |
1957 | 344 |
1958 | 383 |
1959 | 322 |
1960 | 328 |
1961 | 333 |
1962 | 264 |
1963 | 268 |
1964 | 262 |
1965 | 251 |
1966 | 213 |
1967 | 176 |
1968 | 224 |
1969 | 176 |
1970 | 208 |
1971 | 194 |
1972 | 212 |
1973 | 207 |
1974 | 178 |
1975 | 158 |
1976 | 148 |
1977 | 151 |
1978 | 140 |
1979 | 175 |
1980 | 147 |
1981 | 145 |
1982 | 141 |
1983 | 129 |
1984 | 123 |
1985 | 119 |
1986 | 128 |
1987 | 139 |
1988 | 132 |
1989 | 117 |
1990 | 146 |
1991 | 144 |
1992 | 108 |
1993 | 121 |
1994 | 90 |
1995 | 96 |
1996 | 103 |
1997 | 105 |
1998 | 121 |
1999 | 100 |
2000 | 109 |
2001 | 86 |
2002 | 88 |
2003 | 86 |
2004 | 84 |
2005 | 98 |
2006 | 108 |
2007 | 96 |
2008 | 101 |
2009 | 108 |
2010 | 126 |
2011 | 133 |
2012 | 144 |
2013 | 147 |
2014 | 173 |
2015 | 215 |
2016 | 236 |
2017 | 214 |
2018 | 237 |
2019 | 282 |
2020 | 314 |
2021 | 377 |
2022 | 369 |
2023 | 460 |
2024 | 497 |