Lew

Boy name

Lew has been given to 2,208 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It peaked in 1957.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,208

Peak year

1957 (59 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1880

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

1% girls / 99% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Lew — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Leeunisex

295,926 babies since 1880

Leoboy

262,124 babies since 1880

Leagirl

34,468 babies since 1880

Lenboy

4,616 babies since 1880

Lexboy

4,010 babies since 1892

Lesboy

3,480 babies since 1900

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Lew.

Authurboy

2,192 babies since 1880

Theodisboy

2,244 babies since 1911

Vicboy

2,155 babies since 1899

Rudolfoboy

2,263 babies since 1914

Kimballboy

2,148 babies since 1914

Levernboy

2,283 babies since 1912

Linnunisex

2,294 babies since 1882

Skipboy

2,116 babies since 1930

FAQ

How popular is the name Lew?

Lew has been given to 2,208 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Lew peak?

Lew peaked in 1957, when 59 babies were given the name.

Is Lew a girl or boy name?

Lew is primarily a boy name (99% of babies named Lew are boys).

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