Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Louis.
National Rank (2025)
#249
All-Time Peak Rank
#18 (1882)
Total U.S. Births
406,470
Unisex Distribution99.3% Boy / 0.7% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Louis Vibe: This choice is considered a Perennial Favorite. A historic staple that has maintained dominant national popularity for over half a century.
📖 The Story Behind Louis
According to SSA data, Louis achieved its highest historical rank of #18 in 1882. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1921 with 7,247 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 15.0%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Louis scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+15.0% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record7,247Births in 1921
Years in Top 100
80yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityModerately Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:8,275
1890s:8,442
1900s:10,372
1910s:50,600
1920s:67,693
1930s:47,754
1940s:49,430
1950s:47,933
1960s:33,382
1970s:20,145
1980s:17,354
1990s:14,436
2000s:10,262
2010s:11,815
2020s:8,577
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesLo-us
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with L, a letter used by only 5.7% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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