gender neutral
Levi
joined, attached
About Levi
Levi has surged in popularity for good reason—it combines simplicity with significant charm and historical depth. This compact name delivers substantial impact through just four letters, proving efficiency in naming. The strong consonants bookending a bright vowel create a crisp, clean sound that's universally appealing. Levi works across cultures, languages, and contexts with remarkable ease. Parents love how it feels both vintage and contemporary simultaneously, never seeming dated or too trendy. The name's brevity makes it ideal for longer surnames while standing perfectly well alone. Levi carries an adventurous, outdoor quality that suggests capability and strength. Its biblical connections add layers of meaning for families who value such associations. The name requires no explanation, faces no pronunciation challenges, and virtually guarantees correct spelling. Levi represents the sweet spot in naming—recognizable yet distinctive, simple yet substantial, traditional yet fresh. This is a name that confidently carries its bearer through all of life's chapters.
Popularity of the Name Levi
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #118 | ||||
| 1881 | #116 | ||||
| 1882 | #133 | ||||
| 1883 | #154 | ||||
| 1884 | #150 | ||||
| 1885 | #167 | ||||
| 1886 | #139 | ||||
| 1887 | #171 | ||||
| 1888 | #164 | ||||
| 1889 | #157 | ||||
| 1890 | #181 | ||||
| 1891 | #186 | ||||
| 1892 | #198 | ||||
| 1893 | #195 | ||||
| 1894 | #205 | ||||
| 1895 | #200 | ||||
| 1896 | #220 | ||||
| 1897 | #220 | ||||
| 1898 | #226 | ||||
| 1899 | #210 | ||||
| 1900 | #199 | ||||
| 1901 | #269 | ||||
| 1902 | #250 | ||||
| 1903 | #219 | ||||
| 1904 | #229 | ||||
| 1905 | #247 | ||||
| 1906 | #265 | ||||
| 1907 | #270 | ||||
| 1908 | #245 | ||||
| 1909 | #243 | ||||
| 1910 | #300 | ||||
| 1911 | #284 | ||||
| 1912 | #355 | ||||
| 1913 | #355 | ||||
| 1914 | #329 | ||||
| 1915 | #365 | ||||
| 1916 | #377 | ||||
| 1917 | #399 | ||||
| 1918 | #372 | ||||
| 1919 | #335 | ||||
| 1920 | #375 | ||||
| 1921 | #369 | ||||
| 1922 | #369 | ||||
| 1923 | #388 | ||||
| 1924 | #404 | ||||
| 1925 | #392 | ||||
| 1926 | #368 | ||||
| 1927 | #370 | ||||
| 1928 | #434 | ||||
| 1929 | #391 | ||||
| 1930 | #421 | ||||
| 1931 | #395 | ||||
| 1932 | #407 | ||||
| 1933 | #421 | ||||
| 1934 | #395 | ||||
| 1935 | #403 | ||||
| 1936 | #430 | ||||
| 1937 | #436 | ||||
| 1938 | #401 | ||||
| 1939 | #442 | ||||
| 1940 | #454 | ||||
| 1941 | #458 | ||||
| 1942 | #459 | ||||
| 1943 | #466 | ||||
| 1944 | #449 | ||||
| 1945 | #445 | ||||
| 1946 | #486 | ||||
| 1947 | #496 | ||||
| 1948 | #487 | ||||
| 1949 | #499 | ||||
| 1950 | #485 | ||||
| 1951 | #443 | ||||
| 1952 | #469 | ||||
| 1953 | #504 | ||||
| 1954 | #496 | ||||
| 1955 | #508 | ||||
| 1956 | #529 | ||||
| 1957 | #579 | ||||
| 1958 | #574 | ||||
| 1959 | #575 | ||||
| 1960 | #588 | ||||
| 1961 | #608 | ||||
| 1962 | #605 | ||||
| 1963 | #634 | ||||
| 1964 | #616 | ||||
| 1965 | #723 | ||||
| 1966 | #610 | ||||
| 1967 | #613 | ||||
| 1968 | #647 | ||||
| 1969 | #686 | ||||
| 1970 | #682 | ||||
| 1971 | #584 | ||||
| 1972 | #550 | ||||
| 1973 | #544 | ||||
| 1974 | #477 | ||||
| 1975 | #395 | ||||
| 1976 | #374 | ||||
| 1977 | #369 | ||||
| 1978 | #326 | ||||
| 1979 | #233 | ||||
| 1980 | #226 | #296 | |||
| 1981 | #182 | #247 | |||
| 1982 | #213 | ||||
| 1983 | #233 | #272 | |||
| 1984 | #219 | ||||
| 1985 | #209 | #237 | |||
| 1986 | #209 | #225 | |||
| 1987 | #193 | #170 | |||
| 1988 | #174 | #125 | #246 | ||
| 1989 | #169 | #134 | |||
| 1990 | #180 | #98 | |||
| 1991 | #186 | #88 | #227 | ||
| 1992 | #166 | #78 | #286 | #190 | |
| 1993 | #162 | #71 | #204 | ||
| 1994 | #157 | #67 | #187 | ||
| 1995 | #154 | #69 | #168 | ||
| 1996 | #163 | #70 | #292 | #175 | |
| 1997 | #156 | #164 | #81 | #195 | |
| 1998 | #158 | #179 | #81 | #173 | |
| 1999 | #170 | #174 | #71 | #256 | #165 |
| 2000 | #172 | #165 | #49 | #452 | #175 |
| 2001 | #171 | #166 | #48 | #472 | #167 |
| 2002 | #164 | #157 | #55 | #176 | |
| 2003 | #166 | #159 | #59 | #399 | #161 |
| 2004 | #153 | #157 | #36 | #419 | #151 |
| 2005 | #141 | #158 | #37 | #490 | #186 |
| 2006 | #133 | #163 | #45 | #373 | #165 |
| 2007 | #131 | #158 | #46 | #417 | #179 |
| 2008 | #116 | #163 | #45 | #397 | #141 |
| 2009 | #85 | #156 | #36 | #279 | #115 |
| 2010 | #70 | #145 | #32 | #299 | #97 |
| 2011 | #66 | #153 | #23 | #320 | #85 |
| 2012 | #55 | #160 | #33 | #260 | #87 |
| 2013 | #49 | #165 | #23 | #371 | #76 |
| 2014 | #45 | #157 | #25 | #295 | #68 |
| 2015 | #42 | #163 | #43 | #204 | #61 |
| 2016 | #42 | #170 | #33 | #257 | #62 |
| 2017 | #35 | #154 | #38 | #179 | #43 |
| 2018 | #33 | #153 | #41 | #167 | #35 |
| 2019 | #25 | #136 | #30 | #178 | #30 |
| 2020 | #18 | #134 | #28 | #143 | #21 |
| 2021 | #12 | #137 | #24 | #125 | #20 |
| 2022 | #12 | #119 | #26 | #131 | #21 |
| 2023 | #12 | #120 | #28 | #149 | #20 |
| 2024 | #12 | #109 | #25 | #117 | #16 |
| 2025 | #12 | #102 | #23 | #87 | #16 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Levi
Names Similar to Levi
Nicknames for Levi
- Lee
- Lev
Famous People Named Levi
| Levi Strauss | Founder of the popular denim brand Levi Strauss & Co |
| Levi Miller | Australian actor known for his role in the film "Pan" |
| Levi Stubbs | Lead vocalist of the legendary vocal group, the Four Tops |
| Levi Leipheimer | Former professional cyclist and Tour de France competitor |
| Levi Poulter | American fitness model and actor |
| Levi Porter | English professional footballer |
| Levi Jackson | Fictional character from the TV show "Grey's Anatomy" |
| Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev | Prominent Hasidic Rabbi |
| Levi Benton | Lead vocalist of the American metalcore band Miss May I |
| Levi Roots | British-Jamaican entrepreneur and musician |
| Levi Bellfield | British serial killer |
| Levi Brown | Former American football offensive tackle |
| Levi Greenwood | Australian rules footballer |
| Levi Eshkol | Former Prime Minister of Israel |
| Levi Coffin | American abolitionist and president of the Underground Railroad |
| Levi Mortis | American artist and illustrator |
| Levi Lincoln Sr. | American lawyer and politician |
Characters Named Levi
| Levi Ackerman | "Attack on Titan" |
| Levi "Shazam" Adams | DC Comics character |
| Levi Hastings | "The Vampire Diaries" |
| Levi Blackman | "One Tree Hill" |
| Levi, son of Melchizedek | "The Dresden Files" |
| Levi West | "Sons of Anarchy" |
| Levi Barnes | "Pretty Little Liars" |
| Levi Weston | "Desperate Housewives" |
| Levi Delgado | "Grey's Anatomy" |
| Levi Schmitt | "Grey's Anatomy" |
| Levi Callow | "The Originals" |
| Levi Ben-Israel | "Glee" |
| Levi O'Brien | "Law & Order - Special Victims Unit" |