Lew
Lew is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Renowned warrior or famous in battle.
Origin and history
Lew is a traditional English short form of names such as Lewis, Louis, or Llewellyn. Derived primarily from Germanic elements, its etymological root means 'renowned warrior'. In the United States, it has a long history both as a standalone given name and as a familiar nickname.
Popularity in the United States
2,193 babies in the United States have been named Lew since 1880. It ranks #2758 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1905.
States where it is most popular
- NY (30.9 %)
- CA (29.1 %)
- IL (11.8 %)
- OK (10 %)
- OH (9.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 127 |
| 1890-1900 | 66 |
| 1900-1910 | 69 |
| 1910-1920 | 212 |
| 1920-1930 | 238 |
| 1930-1940 | 300 |
| 1940-1950 | 313 |
| 1950-1960 | 394 |
| 1960-1970 | 250 |
| 1970-1980 | 106 |
| 1980-1990 | 72 |
| 1990-2000 | 18 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 6 |
| 2020-2029 | 22 |
Famous people named Lew
- Lew Wallace: Author, General
- Lew Ayres: Actor
- Lew Welch: Poet, Writer
Fun facts
- Lew began as a familiar short form for names like Lewis, Louis, and Llewellyn before gaining standalone usage.
- More than 2,100 boys in the United States have been given the standalone name Lew since 1880.