UK boy's name
Luigi
Italian masculine name meaning "renowned/famous warrior".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Luigi is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Luigi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3688, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2002, with 16 births.
This profile covers 253 England and Wales registrations across 28 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 31% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 255 living people in the UK are called Luigi. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Luigi ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2002, when 16 boys were registered as Luigi.
- • Luigi ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #274 in 1986.
- • About 255 living people in the UK are estimated to have Luigi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3688
2024
Births in 2024
5
Latest year
Peak year
2002
16 births
Estimated living
255
2026
Meaning
What does Luigi mean?
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.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Luigi over time
The chart below shows babies named Luigi registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Luigi, the clearest high point is 2002. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2024, compared with 16 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Luigi by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Luigi was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #2307 | 50 | 5 |
| 2010s | #2691 | 76 | 10 |
| 2000s | #1674 | 105 | 10 |
| 1990s | #1615 | 22 | 3 |
Geography
Where Luigi is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Luigi. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Luigi ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #274 in 1986.
Across the UK
Luigi in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#274 in 1986
1 years of NRS records, 4 total registered
Notable bearers
Famous people named Luigi
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Luigi Hernandez
association football player
Footballer (born 1993)
1993-
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Luigi Galea
painter
British painter (1847-1917)
1847-1917
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Luigi Gregori
politician
candidate in the 2024 United Kingdom general election
Related
Names similar to Luigi
- Luke 72,247
- Lewis 69,555
- Leo 63,249
- Liam 60,482
- Lucas 49,061
- Logan 40,771
- Louis 35,898
- Luca 30,323
- Louie 24,242
- Leon 22,308
- Levi 9,931
- Lee 7,861
FAQ
Luigi: questions and answers
How popular is the name Luigi in the UK right now?
In 2024, Luigi was ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Luigi most popular?
The peak year on record was 2002, with 16 babies registered as Luigi in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Luigi?
Italian masculine name meaning "renowned/famous warrior".
How many people are called Luigi in the UK?
A total of 253 babies have been registered as Luigi across the 28 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 4 more in Scotland.
Where is Luigi most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Luigi ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #274 in 1986. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.