Louie is a popular choice in the UK, ranked #28 in 2024. There's a good chance they'll share their name with at least one classmate throughout school.
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UK Rank 2024
#28
US Rank #574
About the Name Louie
2024 marks Louie's peak year in UK records so far, sitting at UK #28. It has been building momentum steadily rather than spiking suddenly. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has featured in the UK top 100 for 15 years, demonstrating solid mainstream recognition.
Louie is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it sits at #574 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Louie
Unlikely. With around 1,516 UK babies named Louie per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Louie in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Louie has held a stable position around #28 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #28 in 2024 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Louie is more popular in the UK (#28) than in the US (#574). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Louie include: Louie Bellson — Louie Bellson, often seen in sources as Louis Bellson, although he himself preferred the spelling Louie, was an American jazz drummer.; Crab Louie — Crab Louie salad, also known as Crab Louis salad or the King of Salads, is a type of salad featuring crab meat.; Louie Cruz Beltran — Louie Cruz Beltran is an American Latin jazz musician..
Louie ranks #574 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
1,516
UK babies named Louie (2024)
~0.0
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.8
In a school of 600
↑ 18 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Louie
Likely around 1 other Louie in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Louie
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Louie Bellson, often seen in sources as Louis Bellson, although he himself preferred the spelling Louie, was an American jazz drummer. He was a composer, arranger, bandleader, and jazz educator, and is credited with pioneering the use of two bass drums.
Crab Louie salad, also known as Crab Louis salad or the King of Salads, is a type of salad featuring crab meat. The recipe dates back to the early 1900s and originates on the West Coast of the United States.