Lupin
A boy's name of Latin origin with 40 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Any member of the genus Lupinus in the family Fabaceae.
Lupin is a boy's baby name with dual heritage: from Latin lupinus meaning 'wolf,' and from beloved fictional characters including Remus Lupin, the beloved Defense Against the Dark Arts professor in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series, and Arsène Lupin, the French gentleman thief.
Lupin's literary depth and wolf-derived strength make it a compelling choice for parents who love names with both classical roots and rich storytelling associations.
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In the American context, Lupin is a boy's name with a focused stretch of recorded use (2017–2024). Its Latin roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
Today, Lupin is an active part of the American naming landscape (ranked #7068), continuing to accumulate its own cultural meaning with each new child who carries it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Lupin has 5+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2017.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 35 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 5 | — |
The Story of Lupin
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2024, Lupin is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Lupin are most likely born between 2017 and 2024.
How rare is Lupin?
Only about 1 in every 300,000 babies born in 2024 was named Lupin — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2017, peaked in the 2020s with 35 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(5 years, 2017–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12 | #7068 |
| 2023 | 7 | #10353 |
| 2022 | 10 | #8091 |
| 2021 | 6 | #11596 |
| 2017 | 5 | #13496 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2017–2024