Lewis: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced LOO-is · 2 syllables
From Middle English Lewis, Lowis, from Anglo-Norman, from Old French Louis, from Frankish *Hludawig. Doublet of Louis.
- Origin
- Germanic, English, French
- Pronunciation
- LOO-is
- US rank (2025)
- #433
- US babies a year
- about 670 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1880
- Style
- Vintage, Rising, Classic, Literary
How popular is Lewis?
Lewis was the #433 name in the US in 2025, given to 736 babies. It’s rising: up 60% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1880.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #433 |
| England & Wales | #116 |
| Scotland | #15 |
| Northern Ireland | #96 |
| Ireland | #417 |
| France | #243 |
| Canada | #212 |
| Australia | #132 |
How old are people named Lewis?
Half of US adults named Lewis are older than 65; most are between 26 and 87. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Lewis
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Lewis have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Lewis
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
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Questions about Lewis
How do you pronounce Lewis?
Lewis is pronounced LOO-is.
How popular is the name Lewis?
Lewis was the #433 name in the US in 2025, given to 736 babies. It’s rising: up 60% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1880.
How old are people named Lewis?
Half of US adults named Lewis are older than 65. Most are between 26 and 87.