Loen
A unisex name of Norwegian origin meaning "the calm one".
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Loen. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Loen today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Loen births was 2017 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Loen. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Loen with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Loen. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
2017
6 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#11,759
Tracked since 2017
Popularity
Loen: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Loen from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Loen by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Loen during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Loen
The name Loen is believed to have originated from the Old Norse language, which was spoken by the Germanic peoples who inhabited Scandinavia and parts of northern Europe during the Viking Age, between the 8th and 11th centuries. It is thought to be derived from the Old Norse word "loenn," which means "tranquil" or "peaceful."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Loen can be found in the Icelandic Sagas, a collection of stories that recount the history and mythology of the Norse people. In the Saga of Grettir the Strong, a character named Loen is mentioned as a farmer living in Iceland during the 10th century.
In the Middle Ages, the name Loen was primarily used in Scandinavian countries, particularly in Norway and Sweden. It was sometimes spelled "Loenn" or "Loen." During this period, the name was associated with qualities such as calmness, serenity, and harmony, reflecting its peaceful origins.
One notable historical figure with the name Loen was Loen Sturluson, a 13th-century Icelandic chieftain and lawspeaker who played a prominent role in the Sturlungaöld, a period of civil unrest in Iceland. He lived from approximately 1210 to 1280.
Another individual of note was Loen Eriksson, a Swedish nobleman who served as the Lord High Constable of Sweden in the 14th century. He was born around 1320 and was known for his military prowess and loyalty to the Swedish crown.
In the realm of literature, Loen Jonsson was a 17th-century Swedish poet and playwright who contributed to the development of Swedish drama during the Baroque period. He was born in 1640 and is regarded as one of the most significant writers of his time.
Moving forward to the 18th century, Loen Andersson was a Norwegian explorer and navigator who led several expeditions to the Arctic regions. He was born in 1738 and is credited with mapping and charting several previously unexplored areas in the Norwegian Arctic.
Lastly, Loen Thorvaldsen was a renowned Danish sculptor of the 19th century, famous for his neoclassical works and his contributions to the revival of classical aesthetics in art. He was born in 1770 and is widely considered one of the most influential sculptors of his era.
People
Loen + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Loen as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Loen: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Loen?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Loen going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Loen a common name?
We classify Loen as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Loen most popular?
The single biggest year for Loen was 2017, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Loen is about 6 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Loen in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Loen a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Loen in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Loen still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Loen in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Loen can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Loen as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.