Luis is a highly popular boys' name in United States, ranking #49 in 2000 with 7,662 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2007 with 8,054 births ranking #60. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 19.6%. In 2000, approximately 1 in every 256 boys born was named Luis. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Luis is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Louis and carries the traditional meaning of famous battle. It is compact, classic, and widely recognised across cultures.
The name grew through European royal and Christian naming traditions and became especially important across the Spanish-speaking world. Its long history helps it feel both familiar and enduring.