Boy · #6,903 in 2026

Loui

Name: Popularity of the name Loui in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Loui, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#6,903

Peak Rank

#5,774 (2021)

Total Babies

163

5-Yr Trend

+33%

1990

First Year

2026

Last Year

2021

Peak Year

#5774

Peak Rank

163

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Loui

Loui first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1990, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2021, when 15 Louis were born — ranking #5,774 that year. As of 2026, Loui ranks #6,903 for baby boys with 11 births, rising sharply (+33% over the past five years). In total, more than 163 Louis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Loui

Phonetically similar names — useful when Loui is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Luo
Lwa
Lwow
Louis
Louie
Lewi
Lewy
Lewey
Looey
Lii
Lee
Li

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Loui

What does the name Loui mean?

Loui is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1990. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Loui in 2026?

In 2026, Loui ranks #6,903 among boys' names in the U.S., with 11 babies given the name that year.

When was Loui most popular?

Loui reached its peak popularity in 2021, ranking #5,774 that year with 15 babies given the name.

Is Loui a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Loui is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Loui?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Loui include Ulric, Calil, Amram. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Loui

Loui is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1990 and has accumulated 163 births in the dataset. Loui's peak popularity came in 2021 when it ranked #5,774. Use the chart and map above to compare Loui's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.