Levin
Levin: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /lɛˑvɪn/
Meaning and origin of Levin
Root meaning: “Levi”
- A male given name.
Etymology
From Russian Левин (Levin), from Леви (Levi) + -ин (-in, “forming possessives & adjectives”), ultimately from Biblical Hebrew לֵוִי (“Levi”), of uncertain origin. Doublet of Levine.
How popular is Levin?
Since 1880, 5 girls and 1,693 boys in the U.S. have been named Levin (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #17096 in 2018. Its highest rank for boys was #936 in 1889. In 2025, 41 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Levin FAQ
What does the name Levin mean?
Levin traces back to a root meaning "Levi". A male given name. From Russian Левин (Levin), from Леви (Levi) + -ин (-in, “forming possessives & adjectives”), ultimately from Biblical Hebrew לֵוִי (“Levi”), of uncertain origin. Doublet of Levine.
What is the origin of the name Levin?
Levin is listed as a name of Russian origin.
How popular is the name Levin?
Since 1880, 5 girls and 1,693 boys in the U.S. have been named Levin (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #17096 in 2018. Its highest rank for boys was #936 in 1889. In 2025, 41 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Levin a boy or girl name?
Levin is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 5 girls and 1,693 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.