Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Luis.
National Rank (2025)
#144
All-Time Peak Rank
#49 (2000)
Total U.S. Births
292,959
Unisex Distribution99.5% Boy / 0.5% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Luis Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Luis
According to SSA data, Luis achieved its highest historical rank of #49 in 2000. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2007 with 8,054 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 33.7%. 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 Luis scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-33.7% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record8,054Births in 2007
Years in Top 100
35yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:111
1890s:111
1900s:244
1910s:1,023
1920s:3,043
1930s:2,806
1940s:3,905
1950s:9,790
1960s:15,907
1970s:23,966
1980s:37,447
1990s:64,761
2000s:74,334
2010s:39,079
2020s:16,432
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesL-ui
Letter Count4 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 1.4% of SSA names. Starts with L, a letter used by only 5.7% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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