Boy
Luis
famous warrior, renowned battle
About Luis
Elegance in four letters—Luis achieves remarkable efficiency without sacrificing depth or character. This name carries international sophistication, equally at home in Madrid, Los Angeles, or São Paulo. The pronunciation flows effortlessly, creating a smooth, warm sound that feels inherently friendly.
Luis works beautifully in multilingual environments, requiring no translation or adaptation. Its brevity makes it memorable while its cultural richness provides substance. The name's widespread usage across Spanish and Portuguese-speaking communities creates instant connection and cultural grounding.
The single syllable delivers complete impact, needing no embellishment or extension. Luis stands independently with quiet confidence, never shouting for attention yet consistently commanding it.
Parents selecting Luis often value cultural heritage while appreciating the name's universal appeal. It transcends generational divides, feeling as appropriate for a baby as for a distinguished elder. The name's simplicity becomes its strength—no complicated spellings, no pronunciation confusion, no awkward nicknames unless desired. Luis represents naming at its most essential: clear, strong, and timelessly effective across borders and decades.
Popularity of the Name Luis
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #548 | |||
| 1881 | #520 | |||
| 1882 | #529 | |||
| 1883 | #704 | |||
| 1884 | #516 | |||
| 1885 | #591 | |||
| 1886 | #563 | |||
| 1887 | #661 | |||
| 1888 | #736 | |||
| 1889 | #608 | |||
| 1890 | #789 | |||
| 1891 | #679 | |||
| 1892 | #726 | |||
| 1893 | #685 | |||
| 1894 | #492 | |||
| 1895 | #775 | |||
| 1896 | #577 | |||
| 1897 | #831 | |||
| 1898 | #649 | |||
| 1899 | #538 | |||
| 1900 | #522 | |||
| 1901 | #499 | |||
| 1902 | #500 | |||
| 1903 | #480 | |||
| 1904 | #424 | |||
| 1905 | #541 | |||
| 1906 | #534 | |||
| 1907 | #413 | |||
| 1908 | #378 | |||
| 1909 | #414 | |||
| 1910 | #442 | |||
| 1911 | #435 | |||
| 1912 | #453 | |||
| 1913 | #480 | |||
| 1914 | #476 | |||
| 1915 | #553 | |||
| 1916 | #559 | |||
| 1917 | #550 | |||
| 1918 | #499 | |||
| 1919 | #403 | |||
| 1920 | #401 | |||
| 1921 | #390 | |||
| 1922 | #356 | |||
| 1923 | #325 | |||
| 1924 | #314 | |||
| 1925 | #361 | |||
| 1926 | #319 | |||
| 1927 | #300 | |||
| 1928 | #314 | |||
| 1929 | #289 | |||
| 1930 | #297 | |||
| 1931 | #331 | |||
| 1932 | #316 | |||
| 1933 | #337 | |||
| 1934 | #317 | |||
| 1935 | #333 | |||
| 1936 | #358 | |||
| 1937 | #335 | |||
| 1938 | #310 | |||
| 1939 | #366 | |||
| 1940 | #367 | |||
| 1941 | #366 | |||
| 1942 | #378 | |||
| 1943 | #346 | |||
| 1944 | #320 | |||
| 1945 | #311 | |||
| 1946 | #327 | |||
| 1947 | #318 | |||
| 1948 | #275 | |||
| 1949 | #248 | |||
| 1950 | #252 | |||
| 1951 | #249 | |||
| 1952 | #241 | |||
| 1953 | #228 | |||
| 1954 | #217 | |||
| 1955 | #226 | |||
| 1956 | #222 | |||
| 1957 | #226 | |||
| 1958 | #215 | |||
| 1959 | #217 | |||
| 1960 | #209 | |||
| 1961 | #204 | |||
| 1962 | #204 | |||
| 1963 | #202 | |||
| 1964 | #175 | |||
| 1965 | #174 | |||
| 1966 | #165 | |||
| 1967 | #156 | |||
| 1968 | #152 | |||
| 1969 | #151 | |||
| 1970 | #145 | |||
| 1971 | #138 | |||
| 1972 | #124 | |||
| 1973 | #114 | |||
| 1974 | #106 | |||
| 1975 | #107 | |||
| 1976 | #110 | |||
| 1977 | #108 | |||
| 1978 | #110 | |||
| 1979 | #102 | |||
| 1980 | #88 | |||
| 1981 | #92 | |||
| 1982 | #90 | |||
| 1983 | #88 | |||
| 1984 | #88 | |||
| 1985 | #85 | |||
| 1986 | #79 | |||
| 1987 | #82 | |||
| 1988 | #75 | |||
| 1989 | #73 | |||
| 1990 | #66 | |||
| 1991 | #66 | #398 | ||
| 1992 | #64 | #359 | ||
| 1993 | #58 | #431 | ||
| 1994 | #57 | #408 | ||
| 1995 | #59 | #371 | ||
| 1996 | #57 | #442 | ||
| 1997 | #53 | #300 | #426 | |
| 1998 | #53 | #287 | #446 | |
| 1999 | #55 | #305 | #372 | |
| 2000 | #49 | #233 | #455 | #379 |
| 2001 | #52 | #226 | #344 | |
| 2002 | #57 | #213 | #378 | #481 |
| 2003 | #60 | #238 | #590 | #387 |
| 2004 | #57 | #213 | #379 | #347 |
| 2005 | #59 | #184 | #612 | #510 |
| 2006 | #62 | #219 | #438 | |
| 2007 | #60 | #272 | #586 | #411 |
| 2008 | #64 | #344 | #572 | #506 |
| 2009 | #69 | #383 | #454 | |
| 2010 | #79 | #403 | #814 | #527 |
| 2011 | #88 | #361 | #589 | #530 |
| 2012 | #90 | #388 | #528 | #517 |
| 2013 | #97 | #411 | #813 | #546 |
| 2014 | #99 | #354 | #530 | #541 |
| 2015 | #108 | #383 | #486 | #616 |
| 2016 | #113 | #438 | #825 | #528 |
| 2017 | #117 | #391 | #476 | #572 |
| 2018 | #126 | #481 | #570 | |
| 2019 | #119 | #463 | #505 | #652 |
| 2020 | #137 | #473 | #632 | |
| 2021 | #137 | #472 | #344 | #719 |
| 2022 | #125 | #413 | #472 | #719 |
| 2023 | #134 | #442 | #592 | #871 |
| 2024 | #130 | #588 | #435 | #642 |
| 2025 | #144 | #666 | #473 | #648 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Luis
Names Similar to Luis
Nicknames for Luis
- Lou
- Louie
- Lui
- Lu
- Lulu
Famous People Named Luis
| Luis Fonsi | Puerto Rican singer-songwriter |
| Luis Suárez | Uruguayan footballer |
| Luis Bunuel | Spanish filmmaker |
| Luis Miguel | Mexican singer |
| Luis Severino | Dominican baseball player |
| Luis Guzmán | Puerto Rican actor |
| Luis de Matos | Portuguese magician |
| Luis Tiant | Cuban baseball player |
| Luis Aragones | Spanish football player and manager |
| Luis Figueroa | Puerto Rican singer |
| Luis Scola | Argentine basketball player |
| Luis Valbuena | Venezuelan baseball player |
| Luis Gonzalez | American baseball player |
| Luis Enrique | Spanish football coach and former player |
| Luis Hernández | Mexican footballer |
| Luis Aparicio | Venezuelan baseball player |
| Luis Medina Cantalejo | Spanish football referee |
| Luis Alfonso de Borbon | Spanish noble |
| Luis Jiménez | Chilean footballer |
| Luis Amado | Spanish futsal player |
Characters Named Luis
| Luis Suarez | Character from the movie "Ant-Man" |
| Luis Lopez | Character from the video game "Grand Theft Auto IV" |
| Luis Carruthers | Character from the movie "American Psycho" |
| Luis Fernando Lopez | Character from the video game "Grand Theft Auto IV - The Ballad of Gay Tony" |
| Luis Tully | Character from the movie "Ghostbusters" |
| Luis Ramon | Character from the TV show "Friends" |
| Luis Alberto Molina | Character from the movie "Kiss of the Spider Woman" |
| Luis Espina | Character from the TV show "Money Heist" |
| Luis Armando | Character from the TV show "Jane the Virgin" |
| Luis Delgado | Character from the TV show "Castle" |
| Luis Sera | Character from the video game "Resident Evil 4" |
| Luis Fernando | Character from the TV show "Ugly Betty" |
| Luis Lopez-Fitzgerald | Character from the TV show "Passions" |
| Luis Rey | Character from the TV show "Luis Miguel - The Series" |
| Luis Carreras | Character from the movie "Criminal" |
| Luis Buñuel | Character from the movie "Little Ashes" |
| Luis Cali | Character from the TV show "Suits" |
| Luis Ibanez | Character from the TV show "The L Word" |
| Luis Gallegos | Character from the TV show "Narcos" |
| Luis Serafin | Character from the movie "My Family" |