Luis Boy

Popularity: #126 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationLOO-iss / luˈis

Spanish; Portuguese

Meaning

Famous warrior (Spanish); Renowned fighter (Portuguese)

Historical & Cultural Background

Luis is a common name in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries. It has roots in the Germanic name Ludwig, which means 'famous warrior.' The name has been borne by numerous kings and saints, contributing to its popularity in various cultures. In modern times, it remains a popular choice for boys in many regions.

Trend Summary

Luis has consistently remained a popular name in the United States, particularly among Hispanic communities.

Similar Names

LeoLouisLukaLazaroLazlo

Variants

  • Luisito
  • Luís

International Variants

  • Luca (Italian)
  • Ludwig (German)
  • Louis (French)
  • Lui (Chinese)
  • Luz (Spanish)

Famous people named Luis

Luis Miguel is a renowned Mexican singer known for his romantic ballads and boleros.

Luis Suárez is a professional Uruguayan footballer recognized for his goal-scoring abilities.

Luis Fonsi is a Puerto Rican singer-songwriter famous for his hit song 'Despacito.'.

Luis von Ahn is a Guatemalan-American entrepreneur and computer scientist known for co-founding Duolingo.

Fictional characters named Luis

Luis is a character in the animated film 'The Book of Life,' known for his comedic personality.

Luis is a character in the TV series 'Modern Family,' portrayed as a friend of the main characters.

Sibling Suggestions

LucasLiamLeonLorenzoLucaLilaLara

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)

Top States for Luis (2024)

StateBirthsShare
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%
TN 42
2%
PA 42
2%
VA 37
1%
IN 36
1%
MA 32
1%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

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