The nameAlois
Alois is a German and Czech form of Louis.
- Boy's name
- German
- Feast day
Meaning
Alois comes from the Old Provençal Aloys, a form of Louis, "famous in battle".
Origin
German, from Germanic.
History
In the United States Alois reached 524th place in 1891. In England and Wales it reached 2546th in 2023.
Popularity of the name Alois
Alois in the United States
Alois was most popular in the United States in the 1920s, with 726 births over the decade, 27% of all recorded babies named Alois. Its rise began around 1889, and it peaked in 1918. Half of all babies named Alois in the United States were born before 1924, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
Alois in France
Alois was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 2,435 births over the decade, 29% of all recorded babies named Alois. Its rise began around 1905, and it peaked in 2021. Half of all babies named Alois in France were born before 2010, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 321 births a year on average, against 243 in the five years before.
Alois in Belgium
Alois in Austria
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alois mean?
Alois comes from the Old Provençal Aloys, a form of Louis, "famous in battle".
What is the origin of the name Alois?
German, from Germanic.
Is Alois a girl's or a boy's name?
Alois is a boy's name. In the United States, 7% of the babies named Alois are girls.
How popular is the name Alois?
In 2024, Alois was the 12219th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 6 births.
What are the variants of the name Alois?
Variants and related names of Alois include Aloïse, Aloys, Aloysius and Louis.