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Lew

Lew is a boy name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Lew?

Recorded births named Lew by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	2,208 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Lew's popularity over time

Babies named Lew per year — United States (1880–2025). United States peaked in 1957 (59/yr).

When was Lew popular?

Lew reached its peak in 1957, when it was the #2278 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1950s name.

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