Find out how popular the first name Luismanuel has been for the last 32 years (from 1986 to 2017) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Luismanuel by gender

Based on the last 32 years of data, Luismanuel is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2017, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Luismanuel.

The history of the first name Luismanuel

The name Luismanuel is a Spanish compound name derived from the combination of the names Luis and Manuel. Luis is a masculine given name of Germanic origin, derived from the Frankish name Chlodovechus, which is itself derived from the Germanic elements "hlud" meaning "famous" and "wig" meaning "warrior" or "battle." The name Manuel, on the other hand, is a Spanish and Portuguese form of the Hebrew name Emanuel, meaning "God is with us."

The earliest recorded use of the name Luis can be traced back to the 8th century, when it was borne by several Frankish rulers, including Louis the Pious (778-840), who was the King of the Franks and co-Emperor of the Carolingian Empire. The name gained widespread popularity in the medieval period, particularly in Spain and France, where it was associated with various monarchs and nobility.

The first recorded use of the compound name Luismanuel is relatively recent, dating back to the late 19th or early 20th century. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Luismanuel Hernández Rodríguez (1879-1969), a Venezuelan lawyer, writer, and politician who served as the President of Venezuela from 1947 to 1948.

Another notable figure with the name Luismanuel is Luismanuel Torres (born 1992), a Venezuelan professional baseball outfielder who has played in Major League Baseball for the New York Yankees, Baltimore Orioles, and Milwaukee Brewers.

In the realm of literature, Luismanuel Álvarez Álvarez (1953-2004) was a Spanish writer and journalist known for his works on Galician culture and language. He authored several novels, essays, and poetry collections, and received numerous literary awards during his lifetime.

Luismanuel González García (1944-2022) was a prominent Mexican architect and urban planner. He played a significant role in shaping the modern architectural landscape of Mexico City and was recognized for his sustainable and innovative designs.

Luismanuel Hernández Velázquez (born 1977) is a Mexican actor and singer who has appeared in numerous telenovelas and films. He is known for his roles in popular shows such as "Rebelde" and "Súbete a mi moto."

While the name Luismanuel is not as common as its individual components, Luis and Manuel, it has been borne by notable individuals throughout history, reflecting the cultural and linguistic diversity of the Spanish-speaking world.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

The history and meaning of the name Luismanuel was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Luismanuel, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!