Lewis name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning, origin, similar names and Australian ranking history.
The name Lewis
Story and style
Lewis is a distinctive name for boys.
For parents, Lewis is easy to imagine in everyday life: simple enough for a child, but still polished enough to grow with them.
At a glance
The quick version
Best rank68th in 2015
Listed years6/18 years
TrendLimited Data
First listed2011
StyleLess Common
Length5 letters
More about Lewis
Background notes
What style of name is Lewis?
Lewis feels less common. It sits naturally beside names like Leo, Levi, Jasper and Lenny: names that feel related in sound, style or popularity.
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Lewis ranking history in Australia
Published national top-100 ranking by year
Lewis was most recently listed at 88th in 2025, and appeared in the Australian top 100 in 6 of 18 years we currently cover.
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 88th |
| 2024 | Not in top 100 |
| 2023 | Not in top 100 |
| 2022 | Not in top 100 |
| 2021 | Not in top 100 |
| 2020 | 89th |
| 2019 | Not in top 100 |
| 2018 | Not in top 100 |
| 2017 | 99th |
| 2016 | Not in top 100 |
| 2015 | 68th |
| 2014 | Not in top 100 |
| 2013 | 79th |
| 2012 | Not in top 100 |
| 2011 | 83rd |
| 2010 | Not in top 100 |
| 2009 | Not in top 100 |
| 2008 | Not in top 100 |