Lewis
boy name#433 in 2025Lewis entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #30 in 1880, ranks #433 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#433
rank today
#30
peak (1880)
736
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #41 |
| 1890s | #56 |
| 1900s | #62 |
| 1910s | #70 |
| 1920s | #78 |
| 1930s | #97 |
| 1940s | #118 |
| 1950s | #160 |
| 1960s | #218 |
| 1970s | #271 |
| 1980s | #337 |
| 1990s | #477 |
| 2000s | #640 |
| 2010s | #593 |
| 2020s | #468 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Lewis has been most popular in CA, TX, MN.
Living bearers
About 65,000 people named Lewis are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Lewis alive today was born around 1939, making them about 86 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 ranks #433 among US boy names in 2025, with 736 babies given the name.
- When was the name Lewis most popular?
- Lewis peaked in 1880, reaching #30 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Lewis with classmates?
- Lewis will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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