Levane
Of uncertain origin, possibly related to an Old French word meaning "to rise".
Name Census estimates that about 2 living Americans carry the first name Levane. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Levane today is around 84 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Levane births was 1940 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Levane. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Levane is about 84 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Levanes were born before 1952.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Levane. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
2
~ 1 in 171,377,169 Americans
Peak year
1940
5 babies that year
Average age
84
years old
1940 SSA rank
#3,733
Tracked since 1940
Popularity
Levane: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Levane by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Levane during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Levane
The name Levane is of Hebrew origin, derived from the biblical name Levi, which means "joined" or "attached." The name Levi is associated with the Levites, one of the twelve tribes of Israel, who were dedicated to religious service and the priesthood. The name Levane likely emerged as a variant or diminutive form of Levi during the Middle Ages.
Historically, the name Levane is not widely documented, but it has been used sporadically throughout various regions and time periods. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the 12th century, when a Jewish scholar named Levane ben Isaac authored a treatise on Jewish law and philosophy.
In the 14th century, a Levane ben Shlomo was a prominent rabbi and scholar in Spain, known for his contributions to the study of the Talmud and Jewish mysticism. Another notable figure was Levane di Norcia, an Italian painter and illuminator who lived in the 15th century and was renowned for his intricate and beautiful illuminated manuscripts.
During the Renaissance period, Levane Buonarroti, a distant relative of the famous artist Michelangelo Buonarroti, was a respected architect and engineer in Italy. He was born in 1501 and is known for his work on several notable buildings, including the Palazzo Pitti in Florence.
In more recent history, Levane Tchitchinadze was a Georgian author and poet who lived from 1887 to 1960. He was celebrated for his lyrical poetry and his contributions to the preservation of Georgian literary traditions.
While not a widely prevalent name, Levane has been used across various cultures and time periods, with individuals bearing this name leaving their mark in fields such as religion, art, literature, and architecture.
People
Levane + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Levane as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Levane: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Levane?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Levane going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 171,377,169 US residents.
Is Levane a common name?
We classify Levane as "Very Rare". It ranks above 4.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Levane most popular?
The single biggest year for Levane was 1940, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Levane is about 84 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Levane in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Levane a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Levane in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Levane still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Levane in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Levane can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Levane?
Want to know how many Americans are named Levane? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.