Levin

Levin - A very unique male name

Levin appeared on the charts for the first time in 1914 on position #1247. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Levin and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Levin? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Levin. The baby boy name Levin was given to 10 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3174 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 146,628 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Levin peaked in popularity 112 years ago in 1914 on position 1247.

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Levin is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Levin is currently topping the baby name charts in Florida at position #1,997 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,660.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Levin is where you live.

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Levin origin and meaning

Transferred surname

Uncertain — Levin is a surname whose meaning as a first name is not settled; it is often linked to Levi, but that link is not settled for all families

Levin is a German and Jewish surname transferred to first-name use in the United States, recorded since 1914. As a surname it is often linked to Levi, from Hebrew meaning joined, and to Germanic roots, but no single origin covers every Levin family. As a first name it is best treated as a surname transfer with an uncertain meaning.

Origin uncertain

Levin is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Levin, pop culture references for the name Levin and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Levin

We've found the following names that sound similar to Levin, sorted by popularity.

Levon / Lavon / Leovanni / Livan / Liban / Levan / Leveon /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Levin

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Levin a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Levin?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

LEH-vin · /ˈlɛvɪn/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Famous bearers

None yet — no bearer for this name is documented well enough for us to list, so we show none rather than pad the list.

Style

Surname

Why parents choose it

A surname name with a scholarly, understated sound.

Worth knowing

• Levin is far better known as a surname, so it will often be heard as a last name first.