Leviathan
Every Leviathan since 1991 — 863 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Leviathan
Leviathan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,964 in 2025 with 42 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1991, 863 American babies have been named Leviathan. Its peak came in 2020, when 87 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 Leviathan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Leviathan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 42 | #2,964 |
| 2024 | 62 | #2,298 |
| 2023 | 68 | #2,141 |
| 2022 | 61 | #2,340 |
| 2021 | 76 | #1,976 |
| 2020 | 87 | #1,761 |
| 2019 | 75 | #1,967 |
| 2018 | 61 | #2,251 |
| 2017 | 42 | #2,866 |
| 2016 | 28 | #3,850 |
| 2015 | 44 | #2,747 |
| 2014 | 24 | #4,206 |
| 2013 | 26 | #3,916 |
| 2012 | 24 | #4,208 |
| 2011 | 19 | #4,924 |
| 2010 | 13 | #6,583 |
| 2009 | 14 | #6,302 |
| 2008 | 12 | #7,025 |
| 2007 | 6 | #11,793 |
| 2006 | 10 | #7,781 |
| 2005 | 11 | #6,915 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | 10 | #7,040 |
| 2002 | 10 | #6,843 |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | 5 | #11,473 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Leviathan in 2025?
Leviathan ranked #2,964 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 42 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Leviathan?
863 babies have been named Leviathan in the United States since 1991, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Leviathan most popular?
Leviathan peaked in 2020, when 87 newborns received the name.
Is Leviathan a boy or girl name?
Leviathan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Leviathan rising or falling?
Leviathan is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.