Louie Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
French
Gender Distribution:
93% Masculine / 7% Feminine
Meaning:
Louie means 'famous warrior' and is of French origin.
Meaning of the Name Louie
Louie is a variant spelling of the name Louis, which is of French origin. It is derived from the Germanic name Ludwig, meaning 'famous warrior'. The name has been used as a given name in English-speaking countries since the 19th century, and it gained popularity due to its association with various notable historical figures and celebrities. Louie is a charming and timeless name with a strong and noble meaning.
Popularity of the Name Louie
The popularity for the name Louie peaked in popularity in the year 1923 with 465 births, which ranked number 559 out of 9,540 unique names for that year. Louie had the most female births in 1918 with 62, which ranked number 910 out of 5,585 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1923 with 465, which ranked number 261 out of 4,904 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Louie has increased sharply over the last ten years from 144 births to 390 births, an increase of 170.83%. Among males, Louie has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 144 births to 369 births, an increase of 156.25%.
Nationwide Popularity of Louie
- 20 Year Trend of Louie: 343.18%
- 10 Year Trend of Louie: 170.83%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Louie: 156.25%
Popularity of Louie by State
For males, Louie was most popular in Midwestern states with 129 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 53 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Louie. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | 12 | 522 | < 5 | N/A |
| CA | 53 | 570 | < 5 | N/A |
| CO | 7 | 644 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 13 | 996 | < 5 | N/A |
| GA | 6 | 1209 | < 5 | N/A |
| IA | 5 | 576 | < 5 | N/A |
| ID | 5 | 406 | < 5 | N/A |
| IL | 27 | 400 | < 5 | N/A |
| IN | 14 | 481 | < 5 | N/A |
| LA | 5 | 805 | < 5 | N/A |
| MA | 8 | 548 | < 5 | N/A |
| MI | 7 | 901 | < 5 | N/A |
| MN | 27 | 223 | < 5 | N/A |
| MO | 6 | 773 | < 5 | N/A |
| NC | 5 | 1254 | < 5 | N/A |
| NE | 7 | 344 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 8 | 1308 | < 5 | N/A |
| OH | 17 | 552 | < 5 | N/A |
| OR | 6 | 529 | < 5 | N/A |
| PA | 10 | 764 | < 5 | N/A |
| SD | 7 | 173 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 25 | 940 | < 5 | N/A |
| UT | 8 | 506 | < 5 | N/A |
| VA | 9 | 712 | < 5 | N/A |
| WA | 13 | 537 | < 5 | N/A |
| WI | 12 | 403 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Louie
- Total Births of Louie: 431 (10.48%)
- Male Births of Louie: 405 (9.87%)
Given the upward trend of Louie over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 10.48% increase in total births, for a total of 431 births in 2024. Male births for Louie have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 405 male births in 2024, an increase of 9.87%.