Luiz
Every Luiz since 1915 — 3,349 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Luiz
Luiz is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,911 in 2025 with 28 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1915, 3,349 American babies have been named Luiz. Its peak came in 2000, when 112 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Luiz stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Luiz year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28 | #3,911 |
| 2024 | 19 | #5,183 |
| 2023 | 31 | #3,681 |
| 2022 | 32 | #3,585 |
| 2021 | 27 | #3,965 |
| 2020 | 19 | #4,964 |
| 2019 | 25 | #4,187 |
| 2018 | 16 | #5,687 |
| 2017 | 39 | #3,047 |
| 2016 | 37 | #3,141 |
| 2015 | 41 | #2,891 |
| 2014 | 32 | #3,429 |
| 2013 | 38 | #2,981 |
| 2012 | 38 | #3,038 |
| 2011 | 46 | #2,654 |
| 2010 | 50 | #2,497 |
| 2009 | 65 | #2,113 |
| 2008 | 66 | #2,103 |
| 2007 | 84 | #1,765 |
| 2006 | 71 | #1,907 |
| 2005 | 81 | #1,667 |
| 2004 | 71 | #1,775 |
| 2003 | 75 | #1,662 |
| 2002 | 95 | #1,393 |
| 2001 | 112 | #1,207 |
| 2000 | 112 | #1,211 |
| 1995 | 70 | #1,426 |
| 1990 | 84 | #1,194 |
| 1985 | 39 | #1,632 |
| 1980 | 34 | #1,714 |
| 1975 | 23 | #2,040 |
| 1970 | 22 | #1,914 |
| 1965 | 14 | #2,230 |
| 1960 | 9 | #2,996 |
| 1955 | 10 | #2,692 |
| 1950 | 9 | #2,701 |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | 5 | #3,757 |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | 10 | #2,714 |
| 1925 | 11 | #2,688 |
| 1920 | 8 | #3,383 |
| 1915 | 5 | #4,167 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Luiz
- Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva Politician · b. 1945
- Luiz Felipe Scolari Coach · b. 1948
- Luiz Bonfá Musician · 1922–2001
- Luiz Gonzaga Singer · 1912–1989
- Luiz Bueno Racing driver · 1937–2011
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Luiz in 2025?
Luiz ranked #3,911 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 28 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Luiz?
3,349 babies have been named Luiz in the United States since 1915, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Luiz most popular?
Luiz peaked in 2000, when 112 newborns received the name.
Is Luiz a boy or girl name?
Luiz is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Luiz rising or falling?
Luiz is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Luiz?
Well-known people named Luiz include Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (politician), Luiz Felipe Scolari (coach), Luiz Bonfá (musician).