Llewyn
Every Llewyn since 2014 — 553 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Llewyn
Llewyn is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,205 in 2025 with 25 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2014, 553 American babies have been named Llewyn. Its peak came in 2022, when 63 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Llewyn stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Llewyn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 25 | #4,205 |
| 2024 | 6 | #14,534 | 43 | #2,941 |
| 2023 | — | — | 45 | #2,828 |
| 2022 | 5 | #16,723 | 58 | #2,427 |
| 2021 | — | — | 55 | #2,451 |
| 2020 | — | — | 49 | #2,603 |
| 2019 | — | — | 47 | #2,716 |
| 2018 | — | — | 57 | #2,341 |
| 2017 | — | — | 47 | #2,653 |
| 2016 | — | — | 44 | #2,749 |
| 2015 | — | — | 34 | #3,336 |
| 2014 | — | — | 38 | #3,019 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Llewyn in 2025?
Llewyn ranked #4,205 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 25 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Llewyn?
553 babies have been named Llewyn in the United States since 2014, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Llewyn most popular?
Llewyn peaked in 2022, when 63 newborns received the name.
Is Llewyn a boy or girl name?
Llewyn is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Llewyn rising or falling?
Llewyn is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.