Luis
Peaked at #49 nationally in 2000, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Luis has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Luis — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#2096
in 1986
Last ranked
#12914
in 2023
Years tracked
81
1920–2023
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1920, Luis reached its peak popularity for girls in 1986, ranking #2096 nationally with 51 babies given the name that year.
Luis hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2023, when it stood at #12914.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | #12,914 | 7 |
| 2021 | #12,970 | 7 |
| 2020 | #16,554 | 5 |
| 2017 | #17,396 | 5 |
| 2016 | #15,469 | 6 |
| 2014 | #15,776 | 6 |
| 2013 | #18,199 | 5 |
| 2011 | #10,867 | 10 |
Luis — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#49
in 2000
Current rank
#130
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Luis reached its peak popularity for boys in 2000, ranking #49 nationally with 7,662 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #99 (2014) to #130 (2024) — a 24% drop.
As of 2024, Luis ranks #130 nationally for boys, with 2,778 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #130 | 2,778 |
| 2023 | #134 | 2,767 |
| 2022 | #125 | 2,952 |
| 2021 | #137 | 2,740 |
| 2020 | #137 | 2,701 |
| 2019 | #120 | 3,195 |
| 2018 | #126 | 3,099 |
| 2017 | #117 | 3,384 |
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 Luis most popular?
Luis was most popular in 2000, when it ranked #49 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Luis becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Luis?
At least 291,974 babies have been recorded with the name Luis in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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