Louis

At a glance

Louis is the #203 dog name in our records. About 1 in 767 male dogs is called Louis, and the name is rising.

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

#203dog name of 19,856

1 in 767male dogs

568dogs in the records

#407cat name

Girls 2%Boys 84%Not recorded 14%

2% girls · 98% boys among 487 dogs with a recorded sex

Rising

Dogs named Louis per 10,000 dogs born that year, from the sources that record birth year.

Is Louis a girl or boy dog name?

It is almost always a boy's name (98% male).

How popular is Louis for dogs?

Louis is the #203 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 568 dogs in public records. The name is rising.

How do you pronounce Louis?

Louis is said in one syllable. Tap Listen to hear it.

What names sound like Louis?

Lois, Luz and Liz sound similar.

What breeds are often named Louis?

French Bulldogs, Poodles and Yorkshire Terriers are the breeds most often called Louis.