How Many People Are Named Lewis?
155,889
people in the United States are named Lewis
1 in 2,148 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#489
⭐ Uncommon
Population Percentage
0.0465%
Of US population
Peak Year
1921
2,731 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
LOO-is
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
Medieval English form of LOUIS. A famous bearer was Lewis Carroll (1832-1898), the author of 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland'. This was also the surname of C. S. Lewis (1898-1963), the author of the 'Chronicles of Narnia'.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 79.3 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
New York
9,664
Pennsylvania
9,640
Texas
8,047
Virginia
7,275
Georgia
7,232
North Carolina
6,846
Ohio
6,663
California
6,092
South Carolina
4,948
Alabama
4,821
💡 Fun Facts About "Lewis"
- 728 babies were named Lewis in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1921
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in New York
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