Luigi Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Luigi is an Italian name that means 'famous warrior'. It evolved from the Old Germanic Chlodovech through several linguistic forms including Ludwig and Louis. The name has a rich history in Italian culture and has been popular since the Middle Ages. It carries a positive image today, partly due to its association with popular culture, and is borne by several notable individuals.
The name Luigi is most popular in Rhode Island, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Luigi has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Luigi' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1218th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2159th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1673rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1082nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1516th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2274th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2981st out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Luigi' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Luigi"
Pronunciation
/luˈiːdʒi/
Origin
Italian
Etymology
Luigi is the Italian form of the name Louis, which is derived from the Old Germanic name Chlodovech, meaning 'famous warrior'.
Meaning
Famous warrior
Language Evolution
Chlodovech, Ludwig, Louis, Luigi
Historical Usage
The name Luigi gained popularity in Italy during the Middle Ages and has remained a common name in Italian culture.
Variants & Derivatives
Luigi, Luigius, Louie, Luis
Modern Popularity & Image
Luigi is often associated with the popular video game character from the Nintendo franchise, which contributes to its friendly and approachable image.
Famous People
Luigi Galvani, Luigi Pirandello, Luigi Boccherini
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Luigi"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Luigi"
"Luigi" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1218th of 7545 | 553 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2159th of 6773 | 218 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1673rd of 7552 | 417 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1082nd of 10718 | 911 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1516th of 16616 | 840 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2274th of 24088 | 824 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2981st of 23106 | 484 |
Regional Popularity of "Luigi" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
32.41% 447th/1379 |
- | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
49.42% 769th/1556 |
- | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
63.27% 1409th/2227 |
30.53% 742nd/2430 |
- | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
41.95% 1232nd/2937 |
14.50% 505th/3483 |
- |
40.01% 1618th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
53.43% 1969th/3685 |
16.49% 738th/4475 |
46.52% 2416th/5194 |
21.21% 1340th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
57.14% 2618th/4582 |
23.88% 1233rd/5164 |
32.70% 2391st/7313 |
24.76% 1848th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
79.99% 3187th/3984 |
37.44% 1680th/4487 |
45.90% 3131st/6822 |
45.16% 2834th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Luigi" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Luigi"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Luigi" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.