Names of US

Lev

Lev is (right now) an unpopular male name in the United States with 1054th place on the top list for 2021.

During the last 100 years 2,142 newborn boys were given the the name Lev
51 girls were given the name.

The trend of newborns named Lev in the US last 20 years

Levi is a popular male given name with a rich history and multiple interpretations in different cultures. It has been a common name for centuries and has continued to rise in popularity in recent years.

Name Origin

The name Levi is derived from the Hebrew name "L'vy" or "Leviy". The name is associated with the biblical tribe of Levites, who were descendants of Levi, the third son of Jacob and Leah in the Old Testament. In the New Testament, Levi was the name of the apostle Matthew, who was also a tax collector before becoming a disciple of Jesus Christ.

Meaning of the Name

The meaning of the name Levi is "joined" or "my companion". It is also interpreted as "my heart" or "my attachment".

Trend of the Name

Levi has been a popular name in the United States for many years, consistently ranking among the top 100 most popular names for baby boys. The name has seen a significant rise in popularity in recent years and reached its peak in popularity in 2019, when it ranked as the 17th most popular name for boys in the United States.

Interesting Facts

  • Levi Strauss, the founder of the clothing company Levi's, was a German-American entrepreneur who popularized denim pants.
  • Levi is a common name in Scandinavia, where it is used as a short form of Leviticus, the third book of the Old Testament.
  • Levi is also a popular name in the Netherlands, where it is a shortened form of the name Levin, meaning "beloved".

Lev rank report (US ranking for newborns 2021)

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