Luigi

Luigi is a boy's name of Italian origin meaning “loud, famous and battle.” In 2024 it was given to 49 boys in the United States.

Luigi at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Italian
Meaning
“loud, famous and battle”
Pronunciation
/luˈiːd͡ʒi/

About the name Luigi

Luigi belongs to the Italian tradition. Its meaning — “loud, famous and battle” — is the sense carried by its Italian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Luigi first appears in Social Security records in 1900. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #858 in 1969, and in 2024 49 babies received the name — 4,252 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Luigi in US records

First recorded (US)
1900
Best US rank
#858 in 1969
Peak year
1969
Babies named Luigi in 2024
49
Total since 1880
4,252

Luigi in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1033 in 2002
Babies named Luigi in 2025
8
Total since 1996
261

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Luigi mean?

Luigi means “loud, famous and battle” in its Italian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Luigi a boy or girl name?

Luigi is a boy name. In 2024, 49 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Luigi?

Luigi comes from the Italian tradition.

How popular is the name Luigi?

Luigi first appears in US records in 1900. Its best-ever ranking was #858 in 1969, and 49 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Luigi?

Luigi is pronounced /luˈiːd͡ʒi/ (IPA).

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