Lewis Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Lewis is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Lewis?
Lewis is spelled L-E-W-I-S. The name has 5 letters.
Lewis at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Lewis is a form of the Old Germanic name Ludwig, which means “famous warrior” from the elements “hlud” meaning “fame” and “wig” meaning…
- Origin
- Lewis is commonly associated with English and Scottish usage and may derive from the Old Germanic name Ludwig or the Old French name Louis.
- Pronunciation
- LOO-is · 2 syllables
Lewis Popularity in 2025
Rank#433
Recorded Births736
- Boys usage fell 2 places to #433 and recorded 2 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Lewis Mean?
Lewis is a form of the Old Germanic name Ludwig, which means “famous warrior” from the elements “hlud” meaning “fame” and “wig” meaning “warrior.”
Origin: Lewis is commonly associated with English and Scottish usage and may derive from the Old Germanic name Ludwig or the Old French name Louis.
How Do You Pronounce Lewis?
PronunciationLOO-is
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Lewis?
- History
- The name Lewis has been used as both a given name and a surname in English-speaking regions for several centuries, often linked to variations of Louis and Ludwig.
Lewis Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2003 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 736 | #433 |
| 2024 | Boys | 734 | #431 |
| 2023 | Boys | 648 | #470 |
| 2022 | Boys | 623 | #489 |
| 2021 | Boys | 609 | #485 |
| 2020 | Boys | 588 | #497 |
| 2019 | Boys | 507 | #556 |
| 2018 | Boys | 510 | #547 |
| 2017 | Boys | 521 | #542 |
| 2016 | Boys | 592 | #506 |
| 2015 | Boys | 495 | #568 |
| 2014 | Boys | 463 | #594 |
| 2013 | Boys | 389 | #634 |
| 2012 | Boys | 378 | #636 |
| 2011 | Boys | 371 | #630 |
| 2010 | Boys | 326 | #714 |
| 2009 | Boys | 326 | #725 |
| 2008 | Boys | 386 | #636 |
| 2007 | Boys | 340 | #694 |
| 2006 | Boys | 333 | #678 |
| 2005 | Boys | 328 | #656 |
| 2004 | Girls | 6 | #14,179 |
| 2004 | Boys | 338 | #624 |
| 2003 | Boys | 324 | #633 |
When Was Lewis Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1921 · Boys
2,712 recorded births
National rank #71
1920 · Boys
2,688 recorded births
National rank #72
1924 · Boys
2,670 recorded births
National rank #77
1923 · Boys
2,618 recorded births
National rank #74
Where Lewis Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| VT | #102 | 5 |
| MT | #127 | 10 |
| MN | #156 | 42 |
| AK | #165 | 5 |
| ND | #191 | 6 |
| WI | #221 | 27 |
| WA | #228 | 35 |
| CO | #251 | 26 |