Lew
- Pronunciation
- [Lew]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Shelter
- Origin
- English
Lew Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 2,188 baby boys have been named Lew. The name peaked in 1959 with 55 US births that year (rank #1041).
Top States for Lew
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Lew births are: New York (34), California (32), Illinois (13).
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3-Letter Names Starting with L
Names with Lew's exact length and starting letter: Lad, Lai, Lam, Lan, Lap.
Quick Facts About Lew
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Compare Lew to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Lew against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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