Name meaning & stats
Louis
Louis means “famous in battle” (French origin). 214,529 US babies since 1940, peak 1947. Notable Louiss are 2.1× over-represented as professors.
What it means
“famous in battle”
FrenchWell documented
In US birth records
Peak year: 1947
214,529 US babies were named Louis between 1940 and 2025.
Where Louiss end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Professor | 2.1× | High · 80 people |
| Politician | 0.8× | High · 46 people |
| Writer | 1.3× | High · 44 people |
| Actor | 0.9× | High · 40 people |
Among notable men who are professors, Louiss show up 2.1× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Louis has a surprise career: 1.7×
Name twins (peaked around 1947)