Levar
Every Levar since 1977 — 2,026 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Levar
Levar is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1977, 2,026 American babies have been named Levar. Its peak came in 1977, when 532 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Levar stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Levar 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 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | 5 | #13,544 |
| 2021 | — | — | 5 | #13,307 |
| 2020 | — | — | 12 | #6,865 |
| 2019 | — | — | 9 | #8,611 |
| 2018 | — | — | 8 | #9,316 |
| 2017 | — | — | 7 | #10,346 |
| 2016 | — | — | 11 | #7,422 |
| 2015 | — | — | 10 | #7,828 |
| 2014 | — | — | 10 | #7,908 |
| 2013 | — | — | 10 | #7,874 |
| 2012 | — | — | 13 | #6,522 |
| 2011 | — | — | 21 | #4,598 |
| 2010 | — | — | 18 | #5,162 |
| 2009 | — | — | 10 | #8,068 |
| 2008 | — | — | 15 | #5,955 |
| 2007 | — | — | 22 | #4,451 |
| 2006 | — | — | 29 | #3,576 |
| 2005 | — | — | 26 | #3,681 |
| 2004 | — | — | 17 | #4,916 |
| 2003 | — | — | 34 | #2,897 |
| 2002 | — | — | 29 | #3,151 |
| 2001 | — | — | 20 | #4,054 |
| 2000 | — | — | 34 | #2,715 |
| 1995 | — | — | 19 | #3,513 |
| 1990 | — | — | 25 | #2,669 |
| 1985 | — | — | 32 | #1,854 |
| 1980 | — | — | 95 | #915 |
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Famous people named Levar
- LeVar Burton Actor · b. 1957
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Levar in 2025?
Levar did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Levar?
2,026 babies have been named Levar in the United States since 1977, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Levar most popular?
Levar peaked in 1977, when 532 newborns received the name.
Is Levar a boy or girl name?
Levar is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Levar rising or falling?
Levar is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Levar?
Well-known people named Levar include LeVar Burton (actor).