FIRST NAME
Lewis
Lewis is the 358th most common male first name in the United States, recorded for 63,105 men and boys in the latest Census. It is also given to 317 women and girls.
AS A MALE NAME · #358 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
246,223
living · #180
2020 CENSUS
63,105
living · #358
BABIES NAMED LEWIS BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2025
2025736
As a male name, Lewis peaked in 1921, when 2,712 babies were named Lewis (the #71 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A FEMALE NAME · #17,695 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
2,487
living · #4,136
2020 CENSUS
317
living · #17,695
BABIES NAMED LEWIS BY BIRTH YEAR · 1892–2004
20046
As a female name, Lewis peaked in 1917, when 23 babies were named Lewis (the #1624 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)