Lewis Boy

Popularity: #394 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationLOO-iss / /ˈluː.ɪs/

English; French

Meaning

English: Famous warrior; French: Renowned

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Lewis is derived from the Old French name 'Louis', which itself comes from the Germanic name 'Hluodowig'. It has been popular in various cultures, especially in English-speaking countries. The name has historical significance, being borne by several kings of France and notable figures in history. In modern times, it remains a common name in many English-speaking regions.

Trend Summary

Lewis has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., remaining a classic choice over the decades.

Similar Names

LouisLiamLoganLucasLeviLandonLorenzo

Variants

  • Louis
  • Louie

International Variants

  • Luca (Italian)
  • Luis (Spanish)
  • Ludwig (German)
  • Léon (French)

Famous people named Lewis

Lewis Carroll was an English writer best known for his works 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' and 'Through the Looking-Glass'.

Lewis Hamilton is a British racing driver who has won multiple Formula One World Championships.

Lewis Black is an American stand-up comedian and actor known for his political commentary.

Lewis Capaldi is a Scottish singer-songwriter recognized for his hit songs like 'Someone You Loved'.

Fictional characters named Lewis

Lewis is a character in the animated film 'Meet the Robinsons', known for his inventive spirit.

Lewis is a character in the video game series 'The Legend of Zelda', serving as a companion to the protagonist.

Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Lewis was first seen in the United States in 1880. Lewis has ranked as high as #173 nationally, which occurred in 1921, and has been most popular in New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Georgia, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Lewis has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Lewis (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 54
8%
TX 49
7%
MN 43
6%
OH 39
6%
MI 34
5%
NY 29
4%
GA 28
4%
WA 27
4%
PA 26
4%
UT 25
4%
WI 22
3%
NC 22
3%
MO 20
3%
OR 19
3%
FL 19
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
1880517
1881439
1882441
1883431
1884476
1885437
1886431
1887343
1888412
1889414
1890375
1891357
1892399
1893364
1894359
1895377
1896386
1897378
1898352
1899352
1900469
1901309
1902385
1903335
1904402
1905384
1906365
1907427
1908489
1909477
1910555
1911654
19121,247
19131,384
19141,767
19152,307
19162,374
19172,477
19182,593
19192,429
19202,688
19212,712
19222,555
19232,618
19242,670
19252,577
19262,444
19272,497
19282,339
19292,228
19302,243
19312,160
19322,112
19332,037
19342,062
19351,974
19361,855
19371,836
19381,882
19391,856
19401,900
19411,973
19422,180
19432,181
19442,044
19451,836
19462,154
19472,439
19482,143
19492,081
19502,028
19511,997
19521,995
19531,852
19541,838
19551,782
19561,767
19571,672
19581,669
19591,534
19601,398
19611,338
19621,276
19631,284
19641,248
19651,117
19661,056
19671,061
1968962
1969942
1970999
1971934
1972800
1973748
1974707
1975660
1976679
1977665
1978625
1979701
1980645
1981608
1982594
1983594
1984556
1985559
1986581
1987573
1988571
1989560
1990579
1991574
1992544
1993460
1994432
1995378
1996428
1997372
1998354
1999412
2000356
2001339
2002353
2003324
2004337
2005328
2006333
2007339
2008386
2009326
2010326
2011371
2012378
2013389
2014463
2015495
2016592
2017521
2018510
2019507
2020588
2021607
2022622
2023648
2024728