How Many People Are Named Louie?

Complete statistics for the name Louie in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Louie
Very Rare
32,818
Estimated People
1 in 10,055
1 in X Americans
2024
Peak Popularity
Male
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
30,507 (93%)
♀ Female
2,311 (7%)
93%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 73

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 1,407
Arkansas 533
Arizona 535
California 6,433
Colorado 553
Connecticut 11
Florida 616
Georgia 1,041
Iowa 163
Idaho 16
Illinois 953
Indiana 302
Kansas 106
Kentucky 383
Louisiana 369
Massachusetts 206
Maryland 11
Michigan 553
Minnesota 297
Missouri 467
Mississippi 473
Montana 5
North Carolina 435
North Dakota 53
Nebraska 124
New Jersey 112
New Mexico 700
Nevada 13
New York 1,568
Ohio 590
Oklahoma 573
Oregon 48
Pennsylvania 391
South Carolina 634
South Dakota 17
Tennessee 439
Texas 2,151
Utah 125
Virginia 154
Washington 289
Wisconsin 146
West Virginia 358
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 0.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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How Many People Have the Name Louie in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 32,818 people in the United States currently share the name Louie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 10,055 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Louie a Common or Rare Name?

Louie is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Louie Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Louie are covered in full on the Louie name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Louie Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Louie in SSA data, approximately 93% are male and 7% are female. Louie is used almost exclusively as a male name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Louie Most Popular?

The name Louie reached peak popularity in 2024, with 497 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Louie Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Louie across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Louie?

Approximately 32,818 people in the United States share the name Louie, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Louie a rare name?

Louie is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 10,055 Americans has this name.

What does the name Louie mean?

The meaning and origin of Louie is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Louie more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 93% of people named Louie are male and 7% are female. The predicted gender is Male.

When was Louie most popular?

The name Louie reached its peak in 2024, with 497 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People32,818
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 10,055
GenderMale
Avg Age73
Peak Year2024
Male %93%
Female %7%

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