How Many People Are Named Levin?

Complete statistics for the name Levin: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Levin
Rare
Old German

Levin is a rare name with roots in Old German, meaning 'wise'. Only 1,325 people named Levin live in the US today, making up just 1 in 248,986 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 2011 with 60 births, showing it's still gaining traction.

~18,142
Living in US
1 in 18,270
Americans
2011
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Wise
🌐
Origin
Old German
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Intelligent Thoughtful Determined
8
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 8 represents leadership and authority.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

6,215
Worldwide Bearers
#83,759
Global Rank
🇰🇪 Kenya
2,066
🇺🇸 United States
845
🇵🇭 Philippines
444
🇮🇳 India
438
🇮🇩 Indonesia
295
🇹🇿 Tanzania
242
🇹🇷 Turkey
236
🇿🇦 South Africa
158
🇭🇳 Honduras
135
🇨🇳 China
133

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,320 (100%)
♀ Female
5 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 38
934
Would be under 30 (56%)
310
Would be 30–60 (19%)
412
Would be over 60 (25%)

All 1,656 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2011

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
91
Classic Feel
31
Modern Appeal
89
International
94

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Levin Through the Generations

Levin has seen a steady rise in usage since its peak in 2011, reflecting its status as a modern, newer-generation name. With 934 Levin's under 30 years old, it's clear that many parents are embracing this unique choice. The average age of those named Levin is 38, indicating a younger demographic that's likely to continue growing as the name gains more recognition.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 61
Texas 54
Maryland 46
North Carolina 11
New York 11
Virginia 10

⭐ Famous People Named Levin

Levin is a masculine given name. It is a modern German version of the Old English name Leofwine or the Old German Leobwin or Liebwin, meaning "dear friend." Dutch variants include Lieven and Lievin. A rare modern English variant is Lewin. It can also be a variant of Levi, and is a surname with different origins.…

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✨ Similar Names to Levin

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Levin's Old German roots

📄 About the Name Levin

How Many People Have the Name Levin?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 18,142 people in the United States currently share the name Levin. That works out to roughly 1 in every 18,270 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Levin a Common or Rare Name?

Levin is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Levin Mean?

Levin means "wise" and comes from Old German origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Levin in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Levin Most Popular?

The name Levin reached peak popularity in 2011, with 60 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Levin?

Approximately 18,142 people named Levin live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 18,142. That works out to roughly 1 in 18,270 Americans.

Is Levin a rare name?

Levin is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 18,270 Americans has this name.

What does the name Levin mean?

Levin means "wise" and comes from Old German origins.

Is Levin more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Levin are male and 0% are female.

When was Levin most popular?

Levin peaked in 2011 with 60 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US18,142
All-Time Births18,142
1 in X1 in 18,270
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age38
Peak Year2011
World Rank#83,759
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.