Louis
Peaked at #18 nationally in 1882, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Louis has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Louis — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#674
in 1883
Last ranked
#16626
in 2023
Years tracked
123
1880–2023
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1880, Louis reached its peak popularity for girls in 1883, ranking #674 nationally with 9 babies given the name that year.
Louis hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2023, when it stood at #16626.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | #16,626 | 5 |
| 2022 | #16,727 | 5 |
| 2020 | #14,418 | 6 |
| 2019 | #17,021 | 5 |
| 2015 | #18,063 | 5 |
| 2002 | #17,042 | 5 |
| 2000 | #16,518 | 5 |
| 1996 | #11,294 | 7 |
Louis — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#18
in 1882
Current rank
#236
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Louis reached its peak popularity for boys in 1882, ranking #18 nationally with 852 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #289 (2014) to #236 (2024) — a 18% improvement.
As of 2024, Louis ranks #236 nationally for boys, with 1,503 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #236 | 1,503 |
| 2023 | #238 | 1,477 |
| 2022 | #245 | 1,442 |
| 2021 | #251 | 1,418 |
| 2020 | #260 | 1,334 |
| 2019 | #249 | 1,475 |
| 2018 | #260 | 1,387 |
| 2017 | #277 | 1,302 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Louis most popular?
Louis was most popular in 1882, when it ranked #18 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Louis becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Louis?
At least 407,900 babies have been recorded with the name Louis in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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