Boy · #2,925 in 2026

Llewyn

Name: Popularity of the name Llewyn in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Llewyn, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#2,925

Peak Rank

#2,325 (2022)

Total Babies

604

5-Yr Trend

-9%

2022

First Year

2024

Last Year

2024

Peak Year

#13427

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Llewyn

The earliest SSA record of Llewyn as a baby boy name dates back to 2014, when 38 babies received it. 2022 was its biggest year on record, with 58 newborns named Llewyn — #2,407 in the national rankings. About 56% of every Llewyn on record arrived during the 2020s, its defining decade. As of 2026, Llewyn ranks #2,925 for baby boys with 43 births, gradually falling (-9%). All told, over 604 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 2010s to the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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101-500

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Names that sound like Llewyn

Phonetically similar names — useful when Llewyn is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Llewyn

What does the name Llewyn mean?

Llewyn is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2014. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Llewyn in 2026?

In 2026, Llewyn ranks #2,925 among boys' names in the U.S., with 43 babies given the name that year.

When was Llewyn most popular?

Llewyn reached its peak popularity in 2022, ranking #2,325 that year with 58 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Llewyn most popular?

Llewyn has historically been most popular in Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Llewyn.

Is Llewyn a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Llewyn is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Llewyn?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Llewyn include Conlan, Rhyatt, Harlo. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Llewyn

Llewyn is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2014 and has accumulated 604 births in the dataset. Llewyn's peak popularity came in 2022 when it ranked #2,325. Use the chart and map above to compare Llewyn's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.