Aloys is a name of German origin, derived from the ancient Germanic elements 'adal' meaning noble and 'wulfaz' meaning wolf. This name was once quite popular among the nobility in Europe during the Middle Ages. It has since faded into obscurity, making it rather unique today.
The name Aloys experienced notable fluctuations in popularity between 1896 and 1949. After a steady increase from 7 births in 1896 to a peak of 25 births in 1916, the frequency of the name began to decline, reaching a low of 5 births in 1934 and 1949. The total number of children named Aloys during this period was 414.