Levin
Levin is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Dear friend or beloved friend.
Origin and history
Levin is a name with both Germanic and English roots, historically derived from the Old English elements meaning 'dear friend' or related to the German name Liewin. It also functions as a surname and a variant of Levi in some tradition contexts. In the United States, it remains a rare but steadily used boys' name.
Popularity in the United States
1,693 babies in the United States have been named Levin since 1880. It ranks #3088 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1673.
States where it is most popular
- CA (32.5 %)
- TX (26.6 %)
- MD (22.7 %)
- NC (5.4 %)
- NY (5.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 6 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 85 |
| 1920-1930 | 98 |
| 1930-1940 | 54 |
| 1940-1950 | 60 |
| 1950-1960 | 63 |
| 1960-1970 | 81 |
| 1970-1980 | 71 |
| 1980-1990 | 106 |
| 1990-2000 | 135 |
| 2000-2010 | 240 |
| 2010-2019 | 435 |
| 2020-2029 | 254 |
Famous people named Levin
- Levin Rambin: Actress
Fun facts
- Konstantin Levin is a central, beloved character in Leo Tolstoy's classic novel Anna Karenina.
- The name stems from the Medieval given name Leofwin, which combined the Old English words for 'dear' and 'friend'.