Louie
How to say it: LOO-ee · /ˈlui/
Variant of Louis, from Old High German 'Chlodovech' meaning 'famous warrior'.
Louie was the 570th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 481 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1900s, its births are up 2.2-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #395 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #570 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 481 |
| Share of births | 1 in 6,892 |
| Peak decade | 1900s |
| Change over 10 years | ×2.2 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #395 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,436 among boys’ names, 10 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
After nearly vanishing in the 2000s, Louie has begun returning though it remains well below its 1900s high. Growth looks likely from here.
What goes with it
Two lilting syllables give Louie a mellow and gentle character. Freddie feels close in style.
Nicknames
- Lou
Honouring a Louie in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Louie is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, German.
In France: #2,436 for boys in 2025.
England and Wales: #28. Ireland: #103.
Famous people named Louie
- Louie Gohmert (born 1953)United States Representative from Texas
- Louie Anderson (1953–2022)American stand-up comedian and actor
- Louie Hinchliffe (born 2002)British sprinter
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