How old is someone named Luis?
The average Luis is 30 years old.
Half of all living Luises are between 18 and 39.
When was Luis popular?
Few names are as steady as Luis. It peaked in 2007, but babies have been named Luis every year since records began, and 2,482 were in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 244 | 0 |
| 1910s | 1,023 | 0 |
| 1920s | 3,082 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 2,831 | 340 |
| 1940s | 3,928 | 1,800 |
| 1950s | 9,865 | 6,600 |
| 1960s | 16,039 | 13,000 |
| 1970s | 24,207 | 22,000 |
| 1980s | 37,833 | 36,000 |
| 1990s | 65,123 | 63,000 |
| 2000s | 74,528 | 73,000 |
| 2010s | 39,117 | 39,000 |
| 2020s | 16,458 | 16,000 |
How many Luises are still alive?
About 270,000 Luises are alive in the US today. That's 92% of the roughly 290,000 babies named Luis since 1880.
Nearly every Luis ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Luis?
About two in five living Luises are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Boomer 5%
- Gen X 12%
- Millennial 28%
- Gen Z 40%
- Gen Alpha 15%
Is Luis an old name?
Somewhat. Luis is older than 51 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Luis will be 45 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Luis a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.5% of living Luises are men.
Names the same age as Luis
NAME TWIN
Luis's name twin is Miguel. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Miguel's age curve is the closest match to Luis's: 97% alike.
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Questions about the name Luis
How old is the average Luis?
The average Luis in the US is 30 years old. The median is 27, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Luis?
About 270,000 Luises are alive in the US today, out of roughly 290,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Luis most popular?
In 2007, when about 8,100 baby boys were named Luis.
Is Luis a Gen Z name?
Partly. Gen Z are the largest group, about 40% of living Luises, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this