Holding steady, #6,803 for boys today.
Popularity of Lewi since 2011
Babies named Lewi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 78 |
| 2020s | 66 |
Meaning & origin
Lewi first appeared on the U.S. baby name charts in 2011 and has remained a rare choice. It reached its peak rank of 6,803 in 2025, with about 1 in every 142,340 newborn boys receiving the name that year. The name's trajectory has been stable, never achieving breakout popularity. Geographically, Lewi has not concentrated in any particular state, appearing in very small numbers across the country. As a modern respelling of the ancient name Levi, Lewi offers a fresh take on a classic biblical name while maintaining its simple, two-syllable sound.
Lewi is a modern variant of Levi, a name derived from the Hebrew root l-w-h meaning 'to join' or 'to attach.' In the Old Testament, Levi was the third son of Jacob and Leah, and the tribe of Levi held priestly duties. The spelling Lewi likely emerged as a phonetically intuitive respelling in English-speaking countries.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Lewi
Names that share Lewi's style, for a brother or sister.
