How Many People Are Named Louie?
Complete statistics for the name Louie: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Louie, a rare gem among male names, stands out with just 1 in 20,728 Americans bearing it. That's around 15,921 people today, making it quite exclusive. Interestingly, Louie peaked in popularity in 2024, showing it's becoming a trendy choice for new parents.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Louie falls under the life path number 8, symbolizing leadership, authority, and material success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 73All 32,771 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Louie Through the Generations
Louie has seen a resurgence in recent years, with its peak birth year being 2024, indicating a growing affection for this classic name among younger generations. this uptick, the majority of those named Louie are over 60, accounting for 69% of the total, which skews the average age to 73. This unique blend of old-world charm and modern appeal makes Louie a fascinating name to study, with an intriguing mix of tradition and contemporary flair.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Louie
Louie has historically been regarded as a less common variant of the given name Louis. It originated in the United Kingdom as a more regularly-spelled version without a silent ⟨s⟩. In 2011, it was the 74th most common forename for births in England and Wales, with Louis slightly more common at 68th. However in both 2022 and 2023 UK baby names popularity it has ranked above Louis. In the United States, Louis is far more common.…
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Other names sharing Louie's Italian roots
📄 About the Name Louie
How Many People Have the Name Louie?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 8,210 people in the United States currently share the name Louie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 40,371 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Louie a Common or Rare Name?
Louie is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Louie in SSA data, approximately 97% are male and 3% are female.
When Was Louie Most Popular?
The name Louie reached peak popularity in 2024, with 514 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Louie?
Approximately 8,210 people named Louie live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 8,210. That works out to roughly 1 in 40,371 Americans.
Is Louie a rare name?
Louie is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 40,371 Americans has this name.
What does the name Louie mean?
The meaning and origin of Louie are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Louie more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 97% of people named Louie are male and 3% are female.
When was Louie most popular?
Louie peaked in 2024 with 514 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.