A 1900s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Lewie since 1880
Babies named Lewie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1937, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Lewie's real moment was 1901.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 10 |
| 1890s | 0 |
| 1900s | 15 |
| 1910s | 146 |
| 1920s | 195 |
| 1930s | 169 |
| 1940s | 138 |
| 1950s | 98 |
| 1960s | 69 |
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 15 |
Meaning & origin
Lewie is a diminutive of Lewis that has carved its own path as a given name, particularly in Scotland and England. Its popularity peaked in 1901, but after decades of decline, it has been rising steadily since 2017, reflecting the revival of vintage nickname names. Though its rank is not currently in the top 1000, the trajectory shows renewed interest in this classic short form. Lewie remains an affectionate alternative to Lewis or Louis, with a friendly, approachable sound.
Lewie is a diminutive form of Lewis, which itself is the English form of Louis. Louis derives from the Germanic name Chlodovech (Latinized Ludovicus), composed of elements meaning 'fame' and 'warrior'. Historically, Lewie was used as a pet form, particularly in Scotland where it became a given name in its own right.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lew
Variants: Louie, Lewy
Sibling names for Lewie
Names that share Lewie's style, for a brother or sister.
