Louis
Pronunciation: [ l-OO-ihs ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Louis first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 911 babies have been named Louis in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Louis is past its peak , currently ranked #71,605 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #71,605
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Louis
Louis is a girl name .
Is Louis a boy or girl name? Louis is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #71,605 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #236. Louis is more commonly used as a boy name.
Louis is currently ranked #71,605 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Louis include Lou, Loy, Loie, and Loukins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Louis include Louise, Louisa . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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