Lewie
Anglicized form of the French name Louis, derived from the Germanic name Hludwig meaning "famous warrior".
Name Census estimates that about 277 living Americans carry the first name Lewie. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Lewie today is around 70 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lewie births was 1937 (25 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lewie. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Lewie is about 70 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Lewies were born before 1966.
People living today
277
~ 1 in 1,237,380 Americans
Peak year
1937
25 babies that year
Average age
70
years old
2024 SSA rank
#13,394
Tracked since 1880
Popularity
Lewie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lewie from the 1880s through to the 2020s, spanning 11 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 195 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lewie by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Lewie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lewies live
Origin
Meaning and history of Lewie
The name Lewie is derived from the Germanic name Lewis, which has its roots in the Old Frankish language. The name is a compound of two elements: "leu" meaning "people" and "wic" meaning "battle". Together, the name translates to "renowned warrior" or "famous battle".
The name Lewie first appeared in historical records during the Middle Ages, particularly in regions of present-day France and Germany. It gained popularity among the Frankish nobility and was often associated with bravery and military valor.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lewie was in the 9th century, when it was borne by Lewie the Pious, a Frankish king and Holy Roman Emperor who reigned from 814 to 840 AD. He was known for his efforts to promote education and religious reforms within his empire.
Another notable figure in history with the name Lewie was Lewie IX, the King of France from 1226 to 1270. He was a devout Christian who led the Seventh and Eighth Crusades to the Holy Land. Despite his military endeavors, he was revered for his piety and commitment to justice, earning him the title "St. Lewie" after his death.
In the realm of literature, Lewie Carrol, the renowned English writer and mathematician, was born Charles Lutwidge Dodgson in 1832. He is best known for his iconic works "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" and "Through the Looking-Glass", which have captivated readers for generations.
The name Lewie also found its way into the world of sports. Lewie Hine, an American professional baseball player, was born in 1903 and played for several teams in the Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1924 to 1937.
Another individual worth mentioning is Lewie Armstrong, the famous American astronaut who became the first person to walk on the moon during the Apollo 11 mission in 1969. His historic achievement and his famous quote, "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind," have etched his name in the annals of human exploration.
People
Lewie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lewie as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Lewie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lewie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 277 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lewie going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,237,380 US residents.
Is Lewie a common name?
We classify Lewie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 870 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lewie most popular?
The single biggest year for Lewie was 1937, when 25 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lewie is about 70 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Lewie a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lewie in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.