Louis is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #14230 in 2025 with 6 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 7 births ranking #11294. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 14.3%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 267,878 girls born was named Louis. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
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.