How Many People Are Named Leva?

Complete statistics for the name Leva: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Leva
Very Rare
Russian

Leva is an uncommon female name with roots in Russian culture, making it very rare in the US. Only 103 people carry this name today, representing just 1 in 3,198,175 Americans. The majority of those named Leva are over 60, with the oldest generation dominating.

~893
Living in US
1 in 371,164
Americans
1921
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

🌐
Origin
Russian
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Serene Mature
4
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 4 are known for their stability and practicality.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

7,831
Worldwide Bearers
#72,121
Global Rank
🇷🇺 Russia
3,415
🇹🇩 Chad
989
🇱🇻 Latvia
975
🇺🇸 United States
597
🇮🇳 India
336
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
310
🇺🇦 Ukraine
186
🇺🇿 Uzbekistan
155
🇳🇬 Nigeria
98
🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
94

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
103 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 106
23
Would be under 30 (3%)
11
Would be 30–60 (1%)
782
Would be over 60 (96%)

All 816 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: 1921

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
85
Classic Feel
84
Modern Appeal
16
International
95

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Leva Through the Generations

Leva peaked in popularity in 1921 when 33 babies were given this name. Today, there are only 103 people named Leva living in the United States, most of whom are over 60 years old. This age distribution suggests that Leva is a classic, old-school name that has remained stable through the decades, with very few younger individuals adopting it.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Kentucky 13
Oklahoma 6
Tennessee 6
Texas 5

✨ Similar Names to Leva

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Leva's Russian roots

📄 About the Name Leva

How Many People Have the Name Leva?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 893 people in the United States currently share the name Leva. That works out to roughly 1 in every 371,164 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Leva a Common or Rare Name?

Leva 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 Leva in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Leva Most Popular?

The name Leva reached peak popularity in 1921, with 33 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Leva?

Approximately 893 people named Leva live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 893. That works out to roughly 1 in 371,164 Americans.

Is Leva a rare name?

Leva is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 371,164 Americans has this name.

What does the name Leva mean?

The meaning and origin of Leva are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.

Is Leva more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Leva are male and 100% are female.

When was Leva most popular?

Leva peaked in 1921 with 33 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US893
All-Time Births893
1 in X1 in 371,164
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age106
Peak Year1921
World Rank#72,121
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.