Luis
Luis first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 2007, when 8,054 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 2,475.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Luis popular?
Declining Luis is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2007 peak.
| 2020s | 16,432 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 39,079 | |
| 2000s | 74,334 | |
| 1990s | 64,761 | |
| 1980s | 37,447 | |
| 1970s | 23,966 | |
| 1960s | 15,907 | |
| 1950s | 9,790 | |
| 1940s | 3,905 | |
| 1930s | 2,806 | |
| 1920s | 3,043 | |
| 1910s | 1,023 | |
| 1900s | 244 | |
| 1890s | 111 | |
| 1880s | 111 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Luis mean?
Luis is the Spanish form of Louis, from the Germanic for “famous warrior.” It has been borne by kings of Spain and France.
Nicknames for Luis
- Lucho
Variants & spellings
- Louis
- Luís
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Frequently asked questions
Is Luis a boy or a girl name?
Luis is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Luis a popular name right now?
Luis is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2007 peak.
How popular is the name Luis?
In 2025, Luis ranked #144 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Luis most popular?
Luis was most popular in 2007, when about 8,054 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What are common nicknames for Luis?
Common nicknames for Luis include Lucho.