Lohn
A Middle English masculine name derived from a word meaning "rent" or "payment".
Name Census estimates that about 3 living Americans carry the first name Lohn. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Lohn today is around 77 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lohn births was 1946 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lohn. 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.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Lohn is about 77 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Lohns were born before 1959.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Lohn. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
3
~ 1 in 114,251,446 Americans
Peak year
1946
5 babies that year
Average age
77
years old
1946 SSA rank
#3,809
Tracked since 1946
Popularity
Lohn: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Lohn 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 Lohn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Lohn
The name Lohn is believed to have originated in the ancient Germanic language, which was spoken by various tribes that inhabited parts of central and northern Europe during the early medieval period. The exact origin and meaning of the name are somewhat obscure, but it is likely derived from the Old High German word "lohn," which meant "reward" or "payment."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lohn can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of medieval charters and documents from the 8th to the 13th centuries. In these records, the name appears as "Lono" or "Lohno," and it is associated with individuals who lived in the regions that are now parts of modern-day Germany and Austria.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Lohn. One of the most famous was Lohn of Saxony (1121-1192), a German nobleman and military commander who played a significant role in the conflicts between the Holy Roman Empire and the Kingdom of Denmark during the 12th century.
Another prominent figure was Lohn the Scribe (c. 1250-1320), a medieval monk and calligrapher from the Benedictine abbey of St. Gallen in modern-day Switzerland. His exquisite handwriting and illuminated manuscripts were highly prized during his lifetime and are still studied and admired by scholars today.
In the realm of literature, Lohn Chaucer (1342-1400), an English author and philosopher, is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the development of Middle English literature. His seminal work, "The Canterbury Tales," is considered a classic of English literature and has been widely studied and adapted over the centuries.
During the Renaissance period, Lohn Dürer (1471-1528), a German painter, printmaker, and theorist, was one of the most celebrated artists of his time. His intricate woodcuts and engravings, such as the famous "Melencolia I," are renowned for their technical mastery and symbolic depth.
In more recent history, Lohn Lennon (1940-1980), the legendary English singer-songwriter and co-founder of the Beatles, has left an indelible mark on popular culture. His poetic lyrics and influential music have inspired generations of musicians and continue to resonate with audiences around the world.
People
Lohn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lohn 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
Lohn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lohn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 3 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lohn 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 114,251,446 US residents.
Is Lohn a common name?
We classify Lohn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 4.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lohn most popular?
The single biggest year for Lohn was 1946, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lohn is about 77 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 Lohn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lohn a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lohn 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 Lohn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lohn 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 Lohn 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 are called Lohn?
You can see how many people have the name Lohn on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.