Name meaning & stats
Luis
Luis means “famous in battle” (Spanish origin). 287,098 US babies since 1940, peak 2007. Notable Luiss are 2.5× over-represented as baseball players.
What it means
“famous in battle”
SpanishWell documented
In US birth records
Peak year: 2007
287,098 US babies were named Luis between 1940 and 2025.
Where Luiss end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Baseball player | 2.5× | High · 28 people |
| Basketball player | 1.4× | Medium · 23 people |
| Politician | 1.1× | Medium · 23 people |
| Actor | 1.2× | Medium · 21 people |
Among notable men who are baseball players, Luiss show up 2.5× 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…
Luis has a surprise career: 1.6×
Spelling family
Luis is the main spelling
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 2007)