Name meaning & stats
Lew
Lew. 1,191 US babies since 1940, peak 1957. Notable Lews are 1.5× over-represented as baseball players.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 1957
1,191 US babies were named Lew between 1940 and 2025.
Where Lews end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Musician | 1.4× | Low · 4 people |
| Baseball player | 1.5× | Low · 4 people |
| Footballer | 1.0× | Low · 3 people |
| NFL-style footballer | 1.1× | Low · 3 people |
Among notable men who are baseball players, Lews show up 1.5× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Name twins (peaked around 1957)