How Many People Are Named Lewin?
Complete statistics for the name Lewin: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Lewin is a rare, masculine name with origins in Old English, meaning 'wolf' or 'famous wolf'. Only 171 people named Lewin live in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,924,982 Americans. The name saw its peak popularity in 2023 with 18 births, showing a rising trend.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 represents compassion, understanding, and humanitarianism.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 45All 258 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: 2023Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Lewin Through the Generations
Lewin has been a name on the rise, especially among younger generations, despite its very rare status. With only 171 people named Lewin currently living in the United States, the name's distribution skews older, with 42% of those bearing the name being over 60 years old. This unusual age distribution suggests that while the name is gaining traction among new parents, it still holds strong ties to an older generation, possibly due to its traditional roots and unique charm.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Lewin's Old English roots
📄 About the Name Lewin
How Many People Have the Name Lewin?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 4,931 people in the United States currently share the name Lewin. That works out to roughly 1 in every 67,217 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Lewin a Common or Rare Name?
Lewin 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 Lewin Mean?
Lewin means "famous wolf" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Lewin in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Lewin Most Popular?
The name Lewin reached peak popularity in 2023, with 18 babies registered that year. Current trend: 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 Lewin?
Approximately 4,931 people named Lewin live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 4,931. That works out to roughly 1 in 67,217 Americans.
Is Lewin a rare name?
Lewin is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 67,217 Americans has this name.
What does the name Lewin mean?
Lewin means "famous wolf" and comes from Old English origins.
Is Lewin more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Lewin are male and 0% are female.
When was Lewin most popular?
Lewin peaked in 2023 with 18 births that year. Current trend: 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.