Lewis
Peaked at #30 nationally in 1880, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Lewis has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Lewis — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1369
in 1892
Last ranked
#15262
in 2004
Years tracked
80
1892–2004
Trend
Falling
Lewis was already at its most popular for girls in 1892 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #1369), with 6 babies given the name that year.
Lewis hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2004, when it stood at #15262.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | #15,262 | 6 |
| 1988 | #12,976 | 5 |
| 1987 | #9,360 | 7 |
| 1986 | #7,460 | 9 |
| 1984 | #6,563 | 10 |
| 1983 | #7,711 | 8 |
| 1982 | #8,769 | 7 |
| 1981 | #5,445 | 13 |
Lewis — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#30
in 1880
Current rank
#433
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Lewis was already at its most popular for boys in 1880 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #30), with 517 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #594 (2014) to #433 (2024) — a 27% improvement.
As of 2024, Lewis ranks #433 nationally for boys, with 728 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #433 | 728 |
| 2023 | #470 | 648 |
| 2022 | #489 | 622 |
| 2021 | #487 | 607 |
| 2020 | #497 | 588 |
| 2019 | #556 | 507 |
| 2018 | #548 | 510 |
| 2017 | #542 | 521 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Lewis most popular?
Lewis was most popular in 1880, when it ranked #30 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Lewis becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Lewis?
At least 155,889 babies have been recorded with the name Lewis in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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