Levy
Every Levy since 1880 — 4,256 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Levy
Levy is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,705 in 2025 with 96 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 4,256 American babies have been named Levy — about 92% boys and 8% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2021, when 153 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 Levy stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Levy 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 | 30 | #4,618 | 96 | #1,705 |
| 2024 | 44 | #3,550 | 88 | #1,847 |
| 2023 | 44 | #3,552 | 71 | #2,086 |
| 2022 | 38 | #3,931 | 91 | #1,797 |
| 2021 | 51 | #3,191 | 102 | #1,641 |
| 2020 | 30 | #4,499 | 91 | #1,711 |
| 2019 | 20 | #6,095 | 55 | #2,451 |
| 2018 | 18 | #6,681 | 66 | #2,130 |
| 2017 | 16 | #7,280 | 60 | #2,227 |
| 2016 | 15 | #7,824 | 57 | #2,322 |
| 2015 | 8 | #12,492 | 47 | #2,629 |
| 2014 | 5 | #18,085 | 49 | #2,530 |
| 2013 | — | — | 41 | #2,826 |
| 2012 | 12 | #9,455 | 46 | #2,656 |
| 2011 | — | — | 48 | #2,573 |
| 2010 | — | — | 35 | #3,215 |
| 2009 | — | — | 31 | #3,520 |
| 2008 | — | — | 30 | #3,615 |
| 2007 | — | — | 24 | #4,200 |
| 2006 | 5 | #18,855 | 33 | #3,283 |
| 2005 | — | — | 30 | #3,357 |
| 2004 | — | — | 27 | #3,507 |
| 2003 | — | — | 17 | #4,731 |
| 2002 | — | — | 26 | #3,415 |
| 2001 | — | — | 28 | #3,194 |
| 2000 | — | — | 20 | #4,012 |
| 1995 | — | — | 15 | #4,185 |
| 1990 | — | — | 21 | #3,018 |
| 1985 | — | — | 20 | #2,562 |
| 1980 | — | — | 25 | #2,149 |
| 1975 | — | — | 16 | #2,597 |
| 1970 | — | — | 14 | #2,583 |
| 1965 | — | — | 17 | #1,967 |
| 1960 | — | — | 21 | #1,798 |
| 1955 | — | — | 22 | #1,667 |
| 1950 | — | — | 32 | #1,279 |
| 1945 | — | — | 26 | #1,316 |
| 1940 | — | — | 23 | #1,422 |
| 1935 | — | — | 38 | #1,053 |
| 1930 | — | — | 29 | #1,357 |
| 1925 | — | — | 42 | #1,085 |
| 1920 | — | — | 50 | #981 |
| 1915 | — | — | 42 | #974 |
| 1910 | — | — | 19 | #694 |
| 1905 | — | — | 9 | #882 |
| 1900 | — | — | 17 | #612 |
| 1895 | — | — | 15 | #542 |
| 1890 | — | — | 13 | #552 |
| 1885 | — | — | 8 | #738 |
| 1880 | — | — | 6 | #876 |
Famous people named Levy
- Levy Mwanawasa Politician · 1948–2008
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Levy in 2025?
Levy ranked #1,705 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 96 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Levy?
4,256 babies have been named Levy in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Levy most popular?
Levy peaked in 2021, when 153 newborns received the name.
Is Levy a boy or girl name?
Levy is used for both: about 8% of babies named Levy have been girls and 92% boys.
Is the name Levy rising or falling?
Levy is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Levy?
Well-known people named Levy include Levy Mwanawasa (politician).