Boy · #3,618 in 2026

Lewey

Name: Popularity of the name Lewey in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Lewey, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#3,618

Peak Rank

#3,708 (1926)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1922

First Year

1959

Last Year

1926

Peak Year

#3708

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Lewey

The earliest SSA record of Lewey as a baby boy name dates back to 1922, when 5 babies received it. 1926 was its biggest year on record, with 6 newborns named Lewey — #3,708 in the national rankings. The 1920s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 48% of all recorded Leweys. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 1959 (6 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 23 Leweys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Lewey

Phonetically similar names — useful when Lewey is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Lewi
Lewy
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Lui
Lua
Luu
Lwo
Lowy
Lii

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Lewey

What does the name Lewey mean?

Lewey is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1922. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Lewey in 2026?

In 2026, Lewey ranks #3,618 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Lewey most popular?

Lewey reached its peak popularity in 1926, ranking #3,708 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Lewey a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Lewey is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Lewey?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Lewey include Erlon, Corlis, Burell. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Lewey

Lewey is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1922 and has accumulated 23 births in the dataset. Lewey's peak popularity came in 1926 when it ranked #3,708. Use the chart and map above to compare Lewey's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.