Leevi
Every Leevi since 1979 — 812 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Leevi
Leevi is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,203 in 2025 with 25 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1979, 812 American babies have been named Leevi. Its peak came in 2013, when 57 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Leevi stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Leevi year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25 | #4,203 |
| 2024 | 21 | #4,806 |
| 2023 | 22 | #4,677 |
| 2022 | 24 | #4,379 |
| 2021 | 35 | #3,335 |
| 2020 | 22 | #4,502 |
| 2019 | 34 | #3,403 |
| 2018 | 37 | #3,142 |
| 2017 | 41 | #2,924 |
| 2016 | 36 | #3,198 |
| 2015 | 39 | #3,004 |
| 2014 | 52 | #2,450 |
| 2013 | 57 | #2,267 |
| 2012 | 30 | #3,593 |
| 2011 | 36 | #3,145 |
| 2010 | 22 | #4,459 |
| 2009 | 27 | #3,884 |
| 2008 | 16 | #5,669 |
| 2007 | 24 | #4,199 |
| 2006 | 20 | #4,617 |
| 2005 | 16 | #5,183 |
| 2004 | 20 | #4,359 |
| 2003 | 13 | #5,749 |
| 2002 | 13 | #5,598 |
| 2001 | 13 | #5,552 |
| 2000 | 14 | #5,209 |
| 1995 | 11 | #5,368 |
| 1990 | 5 | #8,949 |
| 1985 | 6 | #6,221 |
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Famous people named Leevi
- Leevi Madetoja Composer · 1887–1947
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Leevi in 2025?
Leevi ranked #4,203 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 25 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Leevi?
812 babies have been named Leevi in the United States since 1979, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Leevi most popular?
Leevi peaked in 2013, when 57 newborns received the name.
Is Leevi a boy or girl name?
Leevi is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Leevi rising or falling?
Leevi is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Leevi?
Well-known people named Leevi include Leevi Madetoja (composer).