Luigi
Italian masculine name meaning "renowned/famous warrior".
Name Census estimates that about 3,320 living Americans carry the first name Luigi. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Luigi today is around 37 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Luigi births was 1969 (80 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Luigi. 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.
People living today
3.3K
~ 1 in 103,239 Americans
Peak year
1969
80 babies that year
Average age
37
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,686
Tracked since 1900
Popularity
Luigi: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Luigi from the 1900s through to the 2020s, spanning 13 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 569 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Luigi remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Luigi 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 Luigi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Luigis live
The SSA's state-level files cover 11 states and territories. New York, California, New Jersey recorded the most babies named Luigi, while Michigan, Texas, Pennsylvania recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 213 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Luigi
The name Luigi originated from the Italian language and culture. It is derived from the Germanic name Ludovico, which is composed of the elements "hlud" meaning "famous" and "wig" meaning "battle" or "warrior." The name Luigi is a diminutive form of Ludovico, likely emerging during the Middle Ages.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Luigi can be found in the 13th century, when it appeared in Italian literature and historical records. It was particularly popular in regions like Tuscany, where the Italian language and culture flourished.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Luigi. One of the most famous is Luigi Boccherini, an Italian composer and cellist who lived from 1743 to 1805. He is renowned for his contributions to the classical music repertoire, particularly his string quintets and chamber works.
Another prominent figure was Luigi Galvani, an Italian physicist and philosopher who lived from 1737 to 1798. He is best known for his pioneering work in the study of animal electricity, which laid the foundations for the field of electrophysiology.
In the realm of literature, Luigi Pirandello, an Italian playwright and novelist who lived from 1867 to 1936, stands out. He is celebrated for his innovative plays that explored the nature of reality and the complexities of human existence, earning him the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1934.
The name Luigi also has religious significance, as it was borne by several notable saints. One example is St. Luigi Gonzaga, an Italian Jesuit who lived from 1568 to 1591. He is venerated as the patron saint of youth and is known for his piety and dedication to the Society of Jesus.
Another famous Luigi was Luigi Einaudi, an Italian politician and economist who served as the second President of the Italian Republic from 1948 to 1955. He played a crucial role in shaping Italy's economic policies and promoting liberal democracy in the aftermath of World War II.
These are just a few examples of the illustrious individuals who have carried the name Luigi throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich cultural heritage associated with this name.
People
Luigi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Luigi as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Luigi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Luigi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 3,320 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Luigi 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 1 in 103,239 US residents.
Is Luigi a common name?
We classify Luigi as "Rare". It ranks above 95.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 4,252 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Luigi most popular?
The single biggest year for Luigi was 1969, when 80 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Luigi is about 37 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Luigi a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Luigi 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.
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.