Leviticus
Every Leviticus since 1956 — 1,508 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Leviticus
Leviticus is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,031 in 2025 with 74 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1956, 1,508 American babies have been named Leviticus. Its peak came in 2023, when 78 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 Leviticus stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Leviticus year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 74 | #2,031 |
| 2024 | 62 | #2,299 |
| 2023 | 78 | #1,978 |
| 2022 | 52 | #2,605 |
| 2021 | 63 | #2,244 |
| 2020 | 64 | #2,179 |
| 2019 | 60 | #2,302 |
| 2018 | 59 | #2,295 |
| 2017 | 54 | #2,407 |
| 2016 | 53 | #2,425 |
| 2015 | 53 | #2,423 |
| 2014 | 55 | #2,362 |
| 2013 | 34 | #3,242 |
| 2012 | 35 | #3,214 |
| 2011 | 54 | #2,365 |
| 2010 | 41 | #2,903 |
| 2009 | 36 | #3,200 |
| 2008 | 31 | #3,535 |
| 2007 | 31 | #3,486 |
| 2006 | 24 | #4,060 |
| 2005 | 33 | #3,139 |
| 2004 | 30 | #3,256 |
| 2003 | 23 | #3,797 |
| 2002 | 22 | #3,867 |
| 2001 | 22 | #3,800 |
| 2000 | 14 | #5,211 |
| 1995 | 13 | #4,691 |
| 1990 | 13 | #4,308 |
| 1985 | 9 | #4,548 |
| 1980 | 11 | #3,755 |
| 1975 | 8 | #4,156 |
| 1970 | 6 | #4,531 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Leviticus in 2025?
Leviticus ranked #2,031 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 74 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Leviticus?
1,508 babies have been named Leviticus in the United States since 1956, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Leviticus most popular?
Leviticus peaked in 2023, when 78 newborns received the name.
Is Leviticus a boy or girl name?
Leviticus is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Leviticus rising or falling?
Leviticus is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.