Louis

Pronunciation: [ l-OO-ihs ]

Girl Name #71,605 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Louis is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced l-OO-ihs.

Parents who love the name Louis often also consider Louise, Lottie, Lola .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #71,605
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Louise #538 Louisa #733

Nicknames

Lou Loy Louie

Also a Boy Name

Louis is also used as a boy name, ranked #236.

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Similar Names

Louise Lottie Lola Lou Louisa Lora Lois Loretta

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Frequently Asked Questions About Louis

Is Louis a boy or girl name?

Louis is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #71605. As a boy name, it is ranked #236. Louis is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Louis?

Louis is pronounced l-OO-ihs.

How popular is the name Louis?

Louis is currently ranked #71605 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Louis?

Common nicknames for Louis include Lou, Loy, and Louie.

Is Louis a common or rare name?

Louis is an uncommon name, ranked #71605 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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, and Louie. 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.