boy's name
Lewes
LOO-is (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 36
Lewes is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2006 it was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 1998, when 6 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Lewes Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 16 |
| 2000s | 20 |
How Popular Is Lewes?
In 2006, Lewes was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Lewes
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Lewes Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Lewes over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Lewes
- English LOO-is
Sibling Names for Lewes
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Lewes — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Lewes
How popular is the name Lewes?
In 2006, Lewes was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Is Lewes a girl's or a boy's name?
Lewes is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Lewes?
Lewes has 2 syllables.
When was Lewes most popular?
Lewes peaked in 1998, when 6 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.