Lewie
Lewie is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Famous warrior or renowned in battle.
Origin and history
Lewie is a variant spelling of Louie or Lewey, serving as a diminutive of Lewis or Louis. Derived from the Old High German name Chlodovech, it carries the meaning of famous warrior. In the United States, it remains a rare given name primarily used as an endearing alternative spelling.
Popularity in the United States
870 babies in the United States have been named Lewie since 1880. It ranks #3808 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1912.
States where it is most popular
- AL (64.1 %)
- TX (35.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 10 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 15 |
| 1910-1920 | 146 |
| 1920-1930 | 195 |
| 1930-1940 | 169 |
| 1940-1950 | 138 |
| 1950-1960 | 98 |
| 1960-1970 | 69 |
| 1970-1980 | 10 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 5 |
| 2020-2029 | 15 |
Fun facts
- Lewie developed as a phonetic spelling variant of Louie, which is itself a diminutive of Louis or Lewis.
- Fewer than 1,000 boys have been officially registered with the exact spelling Lewie in the U.S. since 1880.