How Many People Are Named Levy?

Complete statistics for the name Levy in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Levy
Very Rare
4,129
Estimated People
1 in 79,922
1 in X Americans
2021
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
Origin
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⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
3,818 (92%)
♀ Female
311 (8%)
92%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 56

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
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📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 50
California 191
Colorado 5
Florida 69
Georgia 58
Louisiana 195
Mississippi 28
North Carolina 143
New Jersey 6
New York 191
Pennsylvania 10
South Carolina 67
Texas 197
Virginia 16
Washington 5
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 0.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Levy

How Many People Have the Name Levy in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 4,129 people in the United States currently share the name Levy. That works out to roughly 1 in every 79,922 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity checker.

Is Levy a Common or Rare Name?

Levy is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Levy Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Levy are covered in full on the Levy name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Levy Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Levy in SSA data, approximately 92% are male and 8% are female. Levy is used almost exclusively as a male name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Levy Most Popular?

The name Levy reached peak popularity in 2021, with 102 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Levy Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Levy across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Levy?

Approximately 4,129 people in the United States share the name Levy, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Levy a rare name?

Levy is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 79,922 Americans has this name.

What does the name Levy mean?

The meaning and origin of Levy is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Levy more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 92% of people named Levy are male and 8% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Levy most popular?

The name Levy reached its peak in 2021, with 102 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People4,129
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 79,922
GenderFemale
Avg Age56
Peak Year2021
Male %92%
Female %8%

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Data Source

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

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page for full details.