Name meaning & stats
Lewis
Lewis means “famous in battle” (Frankish origin). 80,975 US babies since 1940, peak 1947. Notable Lewiss are 3.1× over-represented as footballers.
What it means
“famous in battle”
FrankishWell documented
In US birth records
Peak year: 1947
80,975 US babies were named Lewis between 1940 and 2025.
Where Lewiss end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Footballer | 3.1× | High · 98 people |
| Basketball player | 1.2× | High · 27 people |
| Actor | 1.0× | High · 25 people |
| Politician | 0.7× | Medium · 19 people |
Among notable men who are footballers, Lewiss show up 3.1× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Lewis has a surprise career: 1.7×
Name twins (peaked around 1947)