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Lew

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Meaning of Lew: German: 'famous warrior'

Lew is a boy's name most strongly associated with German naming. It has 3 letters and 1 syllable, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 12016th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#12016

5 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

2,208

First recorded 1880 · peak 1957

Trend

stable

Style: rare

Popularity over time

1981: 12 babies1982: 6 babies1983: 10 babies1984: 5 babies1985: 0 babies1986: 10 babies1987: 6 babies1988: 6 babies1989: 5 babies1990: 0 babies19901991: 8 babies1992: 5 babies1993: 0 babies1994: 0 babies1995: 0 babies1996: 5 babies1997: 0 babies1998: 0 babies1999: 0 babies2000: 0 babies20002001: 0 babies2002: 0 babies2003: 0 babies2004: 0 babies2005: 0 babies2006: 0 babies2007: 0 babies2008: 0 babies2009: 0 babies2010: 0 babies20102011: 0 babies2012: 0 babies2013: 0 babies2014: 0 babies2015: 0 babies2016: 6 babies2017: 0 babies2018: 0 babies2019: 0 babies2020: 0 babies20202021: 0 babies2022: 5 babies2023: 12 babies2024: 0 babies2025: 5 babies
US babies named Lew per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 12.

Gender split

99% boys · 1% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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