How Many People Are Named Lun?

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

Lun
Very Rare
Chinese

Lun means 'moon' in Chinese, making it a name steeped in celestial imagery. Only 136 people named Lun live in the US today, equating to just 1 in 2,424,038 Americans. The majority of Luns are under 30, indicating its status as a modern, rising name.

~1,562
Living in US
1 in 212,195
Americans
2022
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Moon
🌐
Origin
Chinese
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Mysterious Innovative Reflective
11
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 11 is associated with intuition, insight, and visionary thinking.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

214,774
Worldwide Bearers
#4,868
Global Rank
🇨🇳 China
167,853
🇻🇳 Vietnam
27,715
🇰🇭 Cambodia
5,853
🇹🇭 Thailand
3,950
🇲🇲 Myanmar
3,675
🇮🇳 India
1,344
🇺🇸 United States
973
🇮🇩 Indonesia
848
🇹🇼 Taiwan
838
🇲🇾 Malaysia
533

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
136 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 7
137
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 137 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: 2022

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
61
Classic Feel
5
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

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

📜 Lun Through the Generations

Lun stands out as a very rare name in the United States, with only 137 total births recorded since records began. Its peak popularity came in 2022 when 18 babies were given this name, marking a significant rise in usage. Today, the average age of someone named Lun is just 7 years old, with all 137 individuals being under 30. This stark demographic skew underscores Lun's identity as a contemporary choice, favored by younger parents.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Oklahoma 17

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Lun's Chinese roots

📄 About the Name Lun

How Many People Have the Name Lun?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,562 people in the United States currently share the name Lun. That works out to roughly 1 in every 212,195 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Lun a Common or Rare Name?

Lun is classified as Very 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 Lun Mean?

Lun means "moon" and comes from Chinese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Lun Most Popular?

The name Lun reached peak popularity in 2022, 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 Lun?

Approximately 1,562 people named Lun live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,562. That works out to roughly 1 in 212,195 Americans.

Is Lun a rare name?

Lun is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 212,195 Americans has this name.

What does the name Lun mean?

Lun means "moon" and comes from Chinese origins.

Is Lun more male or female?

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

When was Lun most popular?

Lun peaked in 2022 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.

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 US1,562
All-Time Births1,562
1 in X1 in 212,195
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age7
Peak Year2022
World Rank#4,868
Male %0%
Female %100%

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

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.