Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Luis is a Spanish name derived from the Old High German 'Hludwig', meaning 'famous warrior'. It evolved through various forms, including Ludovicus in Latin and Louis in French, before becoming popular in Spanish. The name is associated with traits of strength and nobility, and while it has no biblical relevance, it has a rich history of usage and variants, maintaining its popularity in modern times.
Etymology & Cultural Background
Pronunciation
/lwiz/
Origin
Spanish
Etymology
Luis is derived from the Old High German name 'Hludwig', which means 'famous warrior'. The name was introduced to the Spanish language through the Latin form 'Ludovicus'.
Meaning
famous warrior
Language Evolution
Hludwig (Old High German), Ludovicus (Latin), Louis (French), Luis (Spanish)
Historical Usage
Luis gained popularity in Spain and Latin America during the Middle Ages, particularly due to the influence of French royalty.
Variants & Derivatives
Luisito (diminutive), Luís (Portuguese), Loui (variant), Louis (French)
Modern Popularity & Image
Luis is a widely used name in Spanish-speaking countries and is often associated with strength and nobility.
Famous People
Luis Fonsi (singer), Luis Miguel (singer), Luis Suárez (footballer), Luis Buñuel (filmmaker)
📊 Trend Analysis
Boy Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
Girl Name Trend
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Key Insights
Popularity Trend
Highly Popular name with 8,066 peak births in 2007
Geographic Spread
Popular across 49 US states, with strongest presence in Arizona
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 14 different American generations with varying popularity
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Historical Birth Statistics
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History
Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 396th of 7545 | 3,590 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 327th of 6773 | 5,295 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 230th of 7552 | 19,122 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 130th of 10718 | 36,014 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 69th of 16616 | 77,296 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 61st of 24088 | 110,065 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 121st of 23106 | 38,815 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 6096th of 9107 | 28 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 5456th of 9204 | 42 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 4610th of 12526 | 139 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 3066th of 19264 | 363 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2771st of 27321 | 637 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 6647th of 35406 | 284 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 16939th of 30306 | 41 |
Regional Popularity by Generation - Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
46.54% 659th/1416 |
60.04% 828th/1379 |
13.31% 315th/2366 |
12.52% 143rd/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
39.00% 603rd/1546 |
33.35% 519th/1556 |
12.07% 284th/2353 |
10.92% 169th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
17.33% 386th/2227 |
5.47% 133rd/2430 |
8.80% 251st/2853 |
6.85% 190th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
8.31% 244th/2937 |
1.81% 63rd/3483 |
5.12% 180th/3518 |
2.35% 95th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
4.61% 170th/3685 |
1.52% 68th/4475 |
1.68% 87th/5194 |
0.74% 47th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
2.77% 127th/4582 |
1.63% 84th/5164 |
0.79% 58th/7313 |
0.42% 31st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
6.10% 243rd/3984 |
3.54% 159th/4487 |
1.63% 111th/6822 |
1.26% 79th/6276 |
Regional Popularity by Generation - Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
82.92% 2015th/2430 |
95.37% 2721st/2853 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
100.00% 2937th/2937 |
49.61% 1728th/3483 |
77.32% 2720th/3518 |
46.17% 1867th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
100.00% 3685th/3685 |
56.31% 2520th/4475 |
45.05% 2340th/5194 |
24.05% 1519th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
64.93% 4748th/7313 |
47.01% 3508th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity
This map shows relative popularity across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends in the United States
This name shows strongest popularity in Arizona across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been gradually declining. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, usage has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, too falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, too rising for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, popularity patterns vary significantly: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 396th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 327th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 230th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 130th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 69th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 61st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 121st out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 6096th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 5456th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4610th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3066th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2771st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6647th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 16939th out of 30306 names. Explore how this name has evolved through American history with comprehensive regional and generational analysis.