Clouis
A masculine variant of Louis, meaning renowned or famous in battle.
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Clouis. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Clouis today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Clouis births was 1923 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Clouis. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Clouis. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1923
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1923 SSA rank
#4,349
Tracked since 1923
Popularity
Clouis: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Clouis by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Clouis during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Clouis
The given name Clouis has its origins in the Germanic language family, specifically from the Old Frankish or Old Dutch dialects spoken in the region that is now modern-day Netherlands and Belgium. It is believed to have emerged sometime around the 5th or 6th century CE, during the period when the Frankish tribes were gaining dominance in the region.
The name Clouis is derived from the Germanic root "hlud," which means "famous" or "renowned." It is closely related to other similar names such as Louis, Lodewijk, and Ludwig, which share the same linguistic roots. The name was popular among the Frankish nobility and ruling classes, as it conveyed a sense of prestige and renown.
One of the earliest and most famous historical figures to bear the name Clouis was Clovis I (c. 466-511 CE), the founder of the Merovingian dynasty and the first king to unite the Frankish tribes under his rule. Clovis I played a pivotal role in the expansion of Frankish power and the spread of Christianity in the region. His name, in its various spellings, was widely adopted by subsequent Frankish and French rulers, further cementing its historical significance.
Another notable figure with the name Clouis was Clovis II (c. 635-657 CE), a Merovingian king who ruled over the Frankish Kingdom from 639 to 657 CE. He was known for his efforts to consolidate the kingdom and maintain the supremacy of the Merovingian dynasty.
In the 8th century, Clovis IV (c. 680-695 CE) briefly reigned as the Merovingian king of the Franks, although his rule was largely overshadowed by the increasing power of the Carolingian dynasty.
Moving forward in history, the name Clouis also appeared among the Dutch nobility. One notable example was Lodewijk van Nassau (1538-1574), a Dutch nobleman and military commander who played a significant role in the Dutch Revolt against Spanish rule. He was known by the Dutch variant of the name, Lodewijk.
Another prominent figure with the name Clouis was Louis IX (1214-1270), also known as Saint Louis, the King of France from 1226 until his death. He was renowned for his piety, justice, and leadership during the Crusades, and was canonized by the Catholic Church in 1297.
While the name Clouis fell out of widespread use in more recent centuries, it remains an intriguing part of the linguistic and cultural heritage of the Germanic and Frankish peoples, carrying with it a rich history and associations with renowned figures from the past.
People
Clouis + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Clouis as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Clouis: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Clouis?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Clouis going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about - US residents.
Is Clouis a common name?
We classify Clouis as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Clouis most popular?
The single biggest year for Clouis was 1923, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Clouis is about 0 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Clouis in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Clouis a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Clouis in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Clouis still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Clouis in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Clouis can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Clouis?
Want to know how many people have the name Clouis? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.