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Louis

Louis is a boy's name of French origin meaning “loud; famous and battle.” In 2024 it was given to 1,503 boys in the United States.

Louis at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
French
Meaning
“loud; famous and battle”
Pronunciation
/ˈluː.i/
Also spelled
Old

About the name Louis

Louis belongs to the French tradition. Its meaning — “loud; famous and battle” — is the sense carried by its French roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page. It travels in a few spellings: Old.

In the United States, Louis first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #18 in 1882, and in 2024 1,503 babies received the name — 405,059 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Louis in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#18 in 1882
Peak year
1921
Babies named Louis in 2024
1,503
Total since 1880
405,059

Spellings & short forms

Old

Similar names

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Louis mean?

Louis means “loud; famous and battle” in its French roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Louis a boy or girl name?

Louis is a boy name. In 2024, 1,503 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Louis?

Louis comes from the French tradition. It is also spelled Old.

How popular is the name Louis?

Louis first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #18 in 1882, and 1,503 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Louis?

Louis is pronounced /ˈluː.i/ (IPA).

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