Levin
From Russian Левин (Levin), from Леви (Levi) + -ин (-in, “forming possessives & adjectives”), ultimately from Biblical Hebrew לֵוִי (“Levi”), of uncertain origin.
Every Levin since 1889 — 1,698 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Levin
Levin is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,023 in 2025 with 41 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1889, 1,698 American babies have been named Levin. Its peak came in 2011, when 60 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Levin stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Levin year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 41 | #3,023 |
| 2024 | — | — | 41 | #3,025 |
| 2023 | — | — | 45 | #2,827 |
| 2022 | — | — | 43 | #2,939 |
| 2021 | — | — | 48 | #2,681 |
| 2020 | — | — | 36 | #3,176 |
| 2019 | — | — | 36 | #3,232 |
| 2018 | 5 | #17,096 | 30 | #3,671 |
| 2017 | — | — | 51 | #2,518 |
| 2016 | — | — | 51 | #2,501 |
| 2015 | — | — | 32 | #3,479 |
| 2014 | — | — | 39 | #2,962 |
| 2013 | — | — | 51 | #2,446 |
| 2012 | — | — | 39 | #2,988 |
| 2011 | — | — | 60 | #2,190 |
| 2010 | — | — | 46 | #2,665 |
| 2009 | — | — | 28 | #3,785 |
| 2008 | — | — | 29 | #3,697 |
| 2007 | — | — | 34 | #3,287 |
| 2006 | — | — | 22 | #4,315 |
| 2005 | — | — | 31 | #3,287 |
| 2004 | — | — | 24 | #3,815 |
| 2003 | — | — | 22 | #3,917 |
| 2002 | — | — | 14 | #5,293 |
| 2001 | — | — | 20 | #4,055 |
| 2000 | — | — | 16 | #4,708 |
| 1995 | — | — | 13 | #4,690 |
| 1990 | — | — | 13 | #4,307 |
| 1985 | — | — | 13 | #3,528 |
| 1980 | — | — | 10 | #4,015 |
| 1975 | — | — | 7 | #4,601 |
| 1970 | — | — | 10 | #3,192 |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | 9 | #2,988 |
| 1955 | — | — | 9 | #2,886 |
| 1950 | — | — | 5 | #3,982 |
| 1945 | — | — | 5 | #3,580 |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | 5 | #3,945 |
| 1930 | — | — | 8 | #3,172 |
| 1925 | — | — | 5 | #4,617 |
| 1920 | — | — | 11 | #2,692 |
| 1915 | — | — | 11 | #2,385 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Levin
- Levin August von Bennigsen Military personnel · 1745–1826
- Levin Öztunalı Soccer player · b. 1996
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Levin mean?
From Russian Левин (Levin), from Леви (Levi) + -ин (-in, “forming possessives & adjectives”), ultimately from Biblical Hebrew לֵוִי (“Levi”), of uncertain origin.
How popular is the name Levin in 2025?
Levin ranked #3,023 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 41 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Levin?
1,698 babies have been named Levin in the United States since 1889, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Levin most popular?
Levin peaked in 2011, when 60 newborns received the name.
Is Levin a boy or girl name?
Levin is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Levin rising or falling?
Levin is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Levin?
Well-known people named Levin include Levin August von Bennigsen (military personnel), Levin Öztunalı (soccer player).