How Many People Are Named Lewis?

Curious about how common the name Lewis is? Our tool provides a statistical estimate of how many people in the United States share this name, along with an easy-to-understand breakdown of its popularity and rarity.

Estimated Count 155,889
Popularity Level Rare
Probability 1 in 2,117 people

What Does This Mean?

Based on aggregated statistical analysis, approximately 155,889 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Lewis.

To make this easier to understand, this means that about 1 out of every 2,117 people has this name.

This classification places Lewis in the Rare category compared to other names nationwide.

How This Name Tool Works

Our system analyzes large-scale name frequency patterns and applies statistical modeling to estimate how often a name appears within the U.S. population.

When you search for a name, the tool processes aggregated historical patterns and probability calculations to deliver a clear and privacy-friendly estimate — without accessing private records or personal data.

All results shown are estimates and should be interpreted as statistical approximations, not exact counts.

Detailed Statistics for Lewis

Name Rarity and Probability

Rarity: Rare

Probability: 1 in 2,117 people

Total Count

155,889

Top 10%

Gender Distribution

Male: 155,019
Female: 870

Predicted Gender

Female

Age Information

Average Age: 81

  • Young (<30) 12,310
  • Adult (30–60) 20,957
  • Old (>60) 122,622

Additional Characteristics

Same Character %: 0.0%

Starts with "A" %: 0.0%

Year-Wise Usages

State-Wise Usages

  • Alaska 48
  • Alabama 4,821
  • Arkansas 2,517
  • Arizona 788
  • California 6,092
  • Colorado 1,197
  • Connecticut 1,097
  • DC 965
  • Delaware 372
  • Florida 4,103
  • Georgia 7,232
  • Hawaii 16
  • Iowa 1,562
  • Idaho 583
  • Illinois 4,702
  • Indiana 3,332
  • Kansas 1,781
  • Kentucky 3,549
  • Louisiana 1,674
  • Massachusetts 2,204
  • Maryland 2,486
  • Maine 1,122
  • Michigan 4,685
  • Minnesota 1,430
  • Missouri 3,297
  • Mississippi 3,073
  • Montana 415
  • North Carolina 6,846
  • North Dakota 238
  • Nebraska 758
  • New Hampshire 263
  • New Jersey 3,503
  • New Mexico 509
  • Nevada 21
  • New York 9,664
  • Ohio 6,663
  • Oklahoma 2,859
  • Oregon 1,044
  • Pennsylvania 9,640
  • Rhode Island 232
  • South Carolina 4,948
  • South Dakota 286
  • Tennessee 3,983
  • Texas 8,047
  • Utah 1,099
  • Virginia 7,275
  • Vermont 162
  • Washington 1,741
  • Wisconsin 1,346
  • West Virginia 3,267
  • Wyoming 151
Disclaimer: Results shown are statistical estimates based on aggregated data and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Lewis?

Approximately 155,889 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Lewis, based on statistical analysis.

Is Lewis a rare name?

Lewis is considered Rare when compared to other names in the U.S. population.

Are these numbers exact?

No. Exact full-name counts are not publicly available. This tool provides statistical estimates designed to be informative and easy to understand.