Louis is a highly popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #49 in 2025 with 1,030 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2004 with 1,976 births ranking #38. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 264 boys born was named Louis. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Louis is a major classic meaning "famous battle". It has royal, literary, and international depth while still sounding soft and usable.
The name spread through French royal history and later became important across Europe and the English-speaking world. It remains a dependable classic with several distinct pronunciation traditions.