Lundin
A Scandinavian name derived from the Old Norse word "lundr," meaning grove.
Name Census estimates that about 38 living Americans carry the first name Lundin. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 86.8% of registrations being female. The average person named Lundin today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lundin births was 2009 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lundin. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Lundin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
38
~ 1 in 9,019,851 Americans
Peak year
2009
10 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2016 SSA rank
#11,851
Tracked since 2007
Gender
Gender distribution for Lundin
Lundin leans heavily female at 86.8% of total registrations, but 5 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Lundin as a male name
- Ranked #13,436 in 2016
- 5 male births in 2016
- Peak: 2016 (5 births)
Lundin as a female name
- Ranked #11,851 in 2010
- 9 female births in 2010
- Peak: 2009 (10 births)
Popularity
Lundin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lundin from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 24 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Lundin remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lundin 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 Lundin 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 Lundin
The given name Lundin traces its origins to ancient Norse and Scandinavian cultures. It is believed to be derived from the Old Norse word "lundr," which translates to "grove" or "small wood." The name may have initially referred to someone who lived near or was associated with a wooded area or sacred grove.
During the Viking Age, which spanned from the late 8th to the late 11th centuries, the name Lundin was likely used among Norse and Scandinavian communities. It is possible that the name appeared in ancient Norse sagas or tales, although no specific historical references have been found.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Lundin was a Norwegian chieftain named Lundin Navasokn, who lived in the 9th century. He is mentioned in the Icelandic sagas as a prominent figure in the region of Namdalen, Norway.
In the 12th century, a Swedish nobleman named Lundin Kettilsson was a prominent figure in the court of King Eric IX of Sweden. Kettilsson is believed to have played a significant role in the expansion of Swedish influence in Finland during the Swedish Crusades.
During the 13th century, a Norwegian knight named Lundin Ribbing served under King Haakon IV of Norway. Ribbing participated in the Battle of Largs in 1263, where Norwegian forces faced off against Scottish troops.
In the 15th century, a Danish nobleman named Lundin Oxe held influential positions as a statesman and military commander. He served as the Lord High Constable of Denmark and was involved in various military campaigns and diplomatic missions.
Another notable figure with the name Lundin was a Swedish military officer named Lundin Tott, who lived in the 16th century. Tott served as a commander in the Swedish army and fought in various conflicts, including the Northern Seven Years' War against Russia.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who bore the given name Lundin. While the name's origins can be traced back to ancient Norse and Scandinavian cultures, it has been used across various regions and time periods, often associated with individuals of prominence and significance.
People
Lundin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lundin 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
Lundin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lundin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 38 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lundin 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 9,019,851 US residents.
Is Lundin a common name?
We classify Lundin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 50.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 38 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lundin most popular?
The single biggest year for Lundin was 2009, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lundin is about 16 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 Lundin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lundin a female name?
Yes, 86.8% of people registered as Lundin in the SSA data are female. 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 Lundin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lundin 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 Lundin 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 the name Lundin?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.