Levin
Boy name · #2997 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Levin? In official American birth records, Levin has been tracked continuously since 1889, giving it 136 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 41 baby boys were named Levin, placing it at #2997 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #3431, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 43,902 boys born in 2025 was named Levin.
Babies named Levin per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 136-year story
Levin first appears in the Social Security records in 1889, when 6 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2011, when 60 boys were named Levin — good for #2173 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Levin against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Levin in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Levin is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Levin will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Levin is most common
State-level data for Levin is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Levin
Statistically, parents drawn to Levin tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Arvin, Kavin, Edvin, Avin, and Lenin.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Levin | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 41 | #2991 |
| 2024 | 41 | #3001 |
| 2023 | 45 | #2805 |
| 2022 | 43 | #2919 |
| 2021 | 48 | #2652 |
| 2020 | 36 | #3136 |
| 2019 | 36 | #3201 |
| 2018 | 30 | #3607 |
| 2017 | 51 | #2493 |
| 2016 | 51 | #2477 |
| 2015 | 32 | #3431 |
| 2014 | 39 | #2929 |
| 2013 | 51 | #2424 |
| 2012 | 39 | #2954 |
| 2011 | 60 | #2173 |
| 2010 | 46 | #2632 |
| 2009 | 28 | #3721 |
| 2008 | 29 | #3646 |
| 2007 | 34 | #3250 |
| 2006 | 22 | #4223 |
| 2005 | 31 | #3241 |
| 2004 | 24 | #3735 |
| 2003 | 22 | #3838 |
| 2002 | 14 | #5131 |
| 2001 | 20 | #3974 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Levin?
In official American birth records, the name Levin first appeared in 1889 (over 136 years ago), when 6 newborn boys received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
Is Levin a popular boy name?
Levin ranked #2997 among boys in 2025 with 41 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #3431.
When was the name Levin most popular?
Levin peaked in 2011, when 60 American boys received the name (ranked #2173 that year). Since 2011 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Levin?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 43,902 newborn American boys was named Levin. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.