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Lewis

Lewis is a boy name of French origin.

  • GenderBoy
  • OriginFrench
  • StyleModern
  • Syllables2
  • US rank#472

How popular is Lewis?

Popularity in the United States

Lewis has been given to 153,236 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1920s. It has held a steady level of use since.

About 1 in 2,850 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.

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Babies named Lewis per year in the United States, 1880–2020. Source: Social Security Administration

Popularity in France

Lewis has been given to 2,617 babies in France since 1957, peaking in the 2010s. It has been climbing over the last two decades.

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Babies named Lewis per year in France, 1957–2022. Source: INSEE
153,236 Babies named since 1880
1920s Peak decade
Steady Recent trend

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Frequently asked questions about Lewis

Is Lewis a boy's or a girl's name?

Lewis is most often given to boys.

How popular is the name Lewis?

Lewis has been given to 153,236 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1920s. It has held a steady level of use since.