How Many People Are Named Lev?
Complete statistics for the name Lev: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Lev, a very rare male name, has only 2,814 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 117,283 Americans. That's pretty unique! It's also a modern name, with most folks under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity and self-expression.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 11All 2,845 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2022Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Lev Through the Generations
Lev's journey through the generations shows a recent surge in popularity. In 2022, it peaked with 227 births, marking a significant rise from its earlier obscurity. Today, the majority of Levs are young, with 2,697 under 30, indicating it's a name embraced by newer generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Lev
Lev is a traditional Slavic male name meaning "lion," derived from the Latin leo. It is strongly associated with strength, nature, and historic figures, often translated as Leo or Leon in Western languages. The name is also common in Jewish communities and means "heart" in Hebrew and appears as "Leyb" in Yiddish.…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Lev's Russian roots
📄 About the Name Lev
How Many People Have the Name Lev?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,349 people in the United States currently share the name Lev. That works out to roughly 1 in every 245,700 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Lev a Common or Rare Name?
Lev is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Lev in SSA data, approximately 97% are male and 3% are female.
When Was Lev Most Popular?
The name Lev reached peak popularity in 2022, with 227 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Lev?
Approximately 1,349 people named Lev live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,349. That works out to roughly 1 in 245,700 Americans.
Is Lev a rare name?
Lev is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 245,700 Americans has this name.
What does the name Lev mean?
The meaning and origin of Lev are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Lev more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 97% of people named Lev are male and 3% are female.
When was Lev most popular?
Lev peaked in 2022 with 227 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.