Lewis
girl nameLewis entered the US charts in 1892, peaked at #1278 in 1892, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1892–2025
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rank today
#1278
peak (1892)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1475 |
| 1900s | #1750 |
| 1910s | #2166 |
| 1920s | #2315 |
| 1930s | #2440 |
| 1940s | #3058 |
| 1950s | #3932 |
| 1960s | #4775 |
| 1970s | #6025 |
| 1980s | #7827 |
| 2000s | #14179 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Lewis are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Lewis alive today was born around 1938, making them about 87 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Lewis in 2025?
- Lewis is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Lewis most popular?
- Lewis peaked in 1892, reaching #1278 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Lewis with classmates?
- Lewis will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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