Lewis
Pronunciation: [ l-OO-ihs ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Lewis is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced l-OO-ihs.
Parents who love the name Lewis often also consider Florice, Harold, Marielouise .
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Lewis first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 314 babies have been named Lewis in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lewis is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,904 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #28,904
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Lewis
Lewis is a girl name .
Is Lewis a boy or girl name? Lewis is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #28,904 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #435. Lewis is more commonly used as a boy name.
Lewis is currently ranked #28,904 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lewis include Lew, Ley, Leie, and Lewkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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