Louie

Louie is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 497 boys in the United States.

Louie at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈluː.i/

About the name Louie

Louie belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Louie first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #230 in 1901, and in 2024 497 babies received the name — 30,507 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Louie in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#230 in 1901
Peak year
2024
Babies named Louie in 2024
497
Total since 1880
30,507

Louie in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#28 in 2024
Babies named Louie in 2025
1,418
Total since 1996
25,660

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Louie mean?

The meaning of Louie is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Louie a boy or girl name?

Louie is a boy name. In 2024, 497 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Louie?

Louie comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Louie?

Louie first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #230 in 1901, and 497 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Louie?

Louie is pronounced /ˈluː.i/ (IPA).

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.