How Many People Are Named Luiza?

Complete statistics for the name Luiza: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Luiza
Very Rare
Portuguese

Luiza is a rare, feminine name with roots in Portuguese, meaning 'light' or 'dawn'. That's just 1,036 people named Luiza living in the US today, making up 1 in 318,515 Americans. The name peaked in 2023 with 61 births, showing it's still on the rise.

~1,036
Living in US
1 in 318,515
Americans
2023
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Light, dawn
🌐
Origin
Portuguese
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Hopeful Energetic
6
Life Path Number

Life-path number 6 represents harmony, responsibility, and nurturing.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

407,805
Worldwide Bearers
#2,528
Global Rank
🇧🇷 Brazil
282,881
🇷🇺 Russia
46,142
🇵🇱 Poland
13,760
🇺🇿 Uzbekistan
13,081
🇷🇴 Romania
10,395
🇦🇴 Angola
6,613
🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
4,380
🇬🇪 Georgia
4,318
🇦🇱 Albania
2,511
🇦🇲 Armenia
2,489

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
1,036 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 16
926
Would be under 30 (88%)
120
Would be 30–60 (11%)
6
Would be over 60 (1%)

All 1,052 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: 2023

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
87
Classic Feel
11
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Luiza Through the Generations

Luiza has seen a surge in popularity, especially among younger generations. With 926 under-30, it's clear that the name is favored by modern parents. As of now, there are 120 people aged 30-60 and only 6 over 60, indicating a strong preference for the name among recent generations. This trend suggests that Luiza will continue to grow in usage.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Massachusetts 132
Florida 122
California 98
New Jersey 26
New York 13
Texas 5

✨ Similar Names to Luiza

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Luiza's Portuguese roots

📄 About the Name Luiza

How Many People Have the Name Luiza?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,036 people in the United States currently share the name Luiza. That works out to roughly 1 in every 318,515 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Luiza a Common or Rare Name?

Luiza is classified as Very 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.

What Does the Name Luiza Mean?

Luiza means "light, dawn" and comes from Portuguese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Luiza in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Luiza Most Popular?

The name Luiza reached peak popularity in 2023, with 61 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 Luiza?

Approximately 1,036 people named Luiza live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,052. That works out to roughly 1 in 318,515 Americans.

Is Luiza a rare name?

Luiza is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 318,515 Americans has this name.

What does the name Luiza mean?

Luiza means "light, dawn" and comes from Portuguese origins.

Is Luiza more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Luiza are male and 100% are female.

When was Luiza most popular?

Luiza peaked in 2023 with 61 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,036
All-Time Births1,052
1 in X1 in 318,515
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age16
Peak Year2023
World Rank#2,528
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.