Luis
boy name#144 in 2025Luis entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #49 in 2000, ranks #144 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#144
rank today
#49
peak (2000)
2,475
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #576 |
| 1890s | #642 |
| 1900s | #462 |
| 1910s | #483 |
| 1920s | #337 |
| 1930s | #330 |
| 1940s | #325 |
| 1950s | #229 |
| 1960s | #179 |
| 1970s | #116 |
| 1980s | #84 |
| 1990s | #59 |
| 2000s | #59 |
| 2010s | #104 |
| 2020s | #135 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Luis has been most popular in TX, CA, FL.
Living bearers
About 271,000 people named Luis are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Luis alive today was born around 1998, making them about 27 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Luis in 2025?
- Luis ranks #144 among US boy names in 2025, with 2,475 babies given the name.
- When was the name Luis most popular?
- Luis peaked in 2000, reaching #49 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Luis with classmates?
- Luis will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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