Llewellyn
Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
3,728 Total Births
145 Years of Data
1918 Peak Popularity Year
79 Peak Births

Llewellyn Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Llewellyn is a Welsh name meaning 'lion-like' that evolved from the Old Welsh form 'Llewelyn'. The name is historically linked to significant figures in Welsh history, most notably Llewellyn the Great. It embodies traits of strength and nobility, with no direct biblical relevance. The name has retained its appeal into modern times.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Llewellyn"

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Pronunciation

/luːˈɛlɪn/

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Origin

Welsh

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Etymology

The name Llewellyn is derived from the Old Welsh name 'Llewelyn', which is thought to mean 'like a lion' or 'lion-like'. The root 'llew' translates to 'lion' in Welsh.

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Meaning

lion-like

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Language Evolution

Llewelyn, Llewelynn, Llewellyn

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Historical Usage

Llewellyn gained popularity in Wales during the Middle Ages, particularly associated with the historical figure Llewellyn the Great, the last sovereign Prince of Wales in the 13th century.

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Variants & Derivatives

Llewellyn, Llewelyn, Llew

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Modern Popularity & Image

Today, Llewellyn is seen as a traditional yet unique name, often associated with Welsh heritage and culture. It carries a sense of strength and nobility due to its meaning.

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Famous People

Llewellyn of Wales (Llewelyn the Great), Llewellyn Lloyd (Welsh poet), Llewellyn K. W. Jones (Welsh author and historian)

📊 Llewellyn Name Trend Analysis

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Boy Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable
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Girl Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable

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✨ Llewellyn Name Meaning & Significance

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Popularity Trend

Less Common name with 79 peak births in 1918

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 13 US states, with strongest presence in Maine

Historical Span

Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends

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Generational Impact

Influenced 12 different American generations with varying popularity

🔊 Same Pronunciation Names for "Llewellyn" - Complete Guide (1 Names)

Discover the ultimate list of homophone names and same pronunciation names that sound identical to "Llewellyn". These names share the same pronunciation but may have different spellings, offering alternative options for parents seeking similar-sounding names. Whether you're looking for American or British pronunciation variations, this comprehensive guide includes 1 carefully curated names that maintain the same phonetic sound.

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Llewellyn"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Llewellyn"

"Llewellyn" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 870th of 7545 974
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 1040th of 6773 734
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 1194th of 7552 765
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 1856th of 10718 383
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 4053rd of 16616 198
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 10322nd of 24088 80
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 8169th of 23106 108
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 3237th of 9107 143
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 3712th of 9204 110
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 8771st of 12526 24
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 33240th of 35406 6
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 16017th of 30306 47

Regional Popularity of "Llewellyn" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
60.24%
853rd/1416
34.59%
477th/1379
84.53%
2000th/2366
85.99%
982nd/1142
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
55.69%
861st/1546
40.87%
636th/1556
- 61.28%
948th/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
56.76%
1264th/2227
42.14%
1024th/2430
57.76%
1648th/2853
44.25%
1228th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- 63.82%
2223rd/3483
- 60.78%
2458th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Llewellyn" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
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Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
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Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
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Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
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State-by-State Popularity of "Llewellyn"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Llewellyn" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.

Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Llewellyn" in the United States

The name Llewellyn is most popular in Maine, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Llewellyn has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Llewellyn' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 870th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1040th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1194th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1856th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4053rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 10322nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 8169th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3237th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3712th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 8771st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 33240th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 16017th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Llewellyn' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

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