Levin

Levin is a boy's name of German origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. Its exact origin is debated among name scholars. In 2024 it was given to 41 boys in the United States.

Levin at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
German
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/lɛˑvɪn/

About the name Levin

Levin belongs to the German tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Levin first appears in Social Security records in 1889. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #936 in 1889, and in 2024 41 babies received the name — 1,651 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Levin in US records

First recorded (US)
1889
Best US rank
#936 in 1889
Peak year
2011
Babies named Levin in 2024
41
Total since 1880
1,651

Levin in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1999
Best rank
#2425 in 1999
Babies named Levin in 2025
3
Total since 1996
87

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Levin mean?

The meaning of Levin is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its German origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Levin a boy or girl name?

Levin is a boy name. In 2024, 41 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Levin?

Levin comes from the German tradition.

How popular is the name Levin?

Levin first appears in US records in 1889. Its best-ever ranking was #936 in 1889, and 41 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Levin?

Levin is pronounced /lɛˑvɪn/ (IPA).

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.