Levi
Ultimately from Biblical Hebrew לֵוִי (lēwî), of uncertain origin.
Every Levi since 1880 — 216,440 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Levi
Levi is a top-50 name for boys in the United States, ranked #12 in 2025 with 9,642 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 216,440 American babies have been named Levi. Its peak came in 2022, when 9,936 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Levi stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Levi year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 71 | #2,504 | 9,642 | #12 |
| 2024 | 69 | #2,579 | 9,555 | #12 |
| 2023 | 63 | #2,746 | 9,399 | #12 |
| 2022 | 67 | #2,620 | 9,869 | #12 |
| 2021 | 81 | #2,280 | 9,559 | #12 |
| 2020 | 79 | #2,271 | 9,098 | #18 |
| 2019 | 80 | #2,280 | 9,066 | #25 |
| 2018 | 51 | #3,187 | 8,540 | #33 |
| 2017 | 55 | #2,999 | 8,478 | #35 |
| 2016 | 64 | #2,725 | 8,118 | #42 |
| 2015 | 59 | #2,954 | 8,337 | #42 |
| 2014 | 46 | #3,463 | 8,081 | #45 |
| 2013 | 56 | #2,991 | 7,449 | #49 |
| 2012 | 47 | #3,443 | 7,244 | #55 |
| 2011 | 33 | #4,426 | 6,661 | #66 |
| 2010 | 29 | #4,923 | 6,027 | #70 |
| 2009 | 29 | #5,028 | 5,026 | #85 |
| 2008 | 19 | #6,960 | 3,702 | #116 |
| 2007 | 15 | #8,352 | 3,216 | #131 |
| 2006 | 28 | #5,036 | 3,030 | #133 |
| 2005 | 15 | #7,747 | 2,765 | #141 |
| 2004 | 31 | #4,443 | 2,625 | #153 |
| 2003 | 12 | #8,828 | 2,374 | #166 |
| 2002 | 13 | #8,101 | 2,342 | #164 |
| 2001 | 13 | #7,999 | 2,197 | #171 |
| 2000 | 16 | #6,674 | 2,200 | #172 |
| 1995 | 7 | #11,221 | 2,267 | #154 |
| 1990 | 7 | #10,880 | 1,719 | #180 |
| 1985 | 11 | #6,282 | 1,146 | #209 |
| 1980 | 13 | #5,413 | 1,057 | #226 |
| 1975 | 6 | #8,581 | 393 | #395 |
| 1970 | — | — | 147 | #682 |
| 1965 | — | — | 106 | #723 |
| 1960 | — | — | 176 | #589 |
| 1955 | — | — | 208 | #509 |
| 1950 | — | — | 192 | #486 |
| 1945 | — | — | 179 | #445 |
| 1940 | — | — | 164 | #454 |
| 1935 | — | — | 183 | #403 |
| 1930 | — | — | 196 | #421 |
| 1925 | — | — | 232 | #392 |
| 1920 | — | — | 255 | #375 |
| 1915 | — | — | 218 | #365 |
| 1910 | — | — | 69 | #300 |
| 1905 | — | — | 63 | #247 |
| 1900 | — | — | 95 | #199 |
| 1895 | — | — | 72 | #200 |
| 1890 | — | — | 74 | #181 |
| 1885 | — | — | 79 | #167 |
| 1880 | — | — | 112 | #118 |
Famous people named Levi
- Levi Strauss Businessperson · 1829–1902
- Levi Eshkol Politician · 1895–1969
- Levi P. Morton Politician · 1824–1920
- Levi Leipheimer Cyclist · b. 1973
- Levi Lincoln Sr. Politician · 1749–1820
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Levi mean?
Ultimately from Biblical Hebrew לֵוִי (lēwî), of uncertain origin.
How popular is the name Levi in 2025?
Levi ranked #12 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 9,642 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Levi?
216,440 babies have been named Levi in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Levi most popular?
Levi peaked in 2022, when 9,936 newborns received the name.
Is Levi a boy or girl name?
Levi is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Levi rising or falling?
Levi is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Levi?
Well-known people named Levi include Levi Strauss (businessperson), Levi Eshkol (politician), Levi P. Morton (politician).