Leveigh
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Leah.
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Leveigh. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Leveigh today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Leveigh births was 2017 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Leveigh. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Leveigh. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
2017
7 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2017 SSA rank
#10,345
Tracked since 2017
Popularity
Leveigh: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Leveigh 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 Leveigh during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Leveigh
The name Leveigh has its origins in the ancient Gaelic language, with roots dating back to the 5th century. Derived from the Old Irish word "lébhenn," meaning "elm tree," it was initially a surname used to identify those who lived near groves of elm trees or worked with the wood.
In early medieval times, the name was primarily found in regions of Ireland and Scotland where Gaelic was spoken. Variations in spelling, such as Leveigh, Levey, and Levagh, emerged as the name spread across these Celtic territories. While not extensively documented in ancient texts, some scholars believe the name may have held symbolic significance related to strength and resilience, qualities often associated with the elm tree.
The earliest recorded individuals bearing the name Leveigh date back to the 12th century. One notable figure was Leveigh of Connaught, a warrior who fought alongside the Irish High King Ruaidrí Ua Conchobair during the Norman invasion of Ireland in the late 1100s. Another early bearer of the name was Leveigh MacGillivray, a Scottish chieftain from the Clan MacGillivray in the 13th century.
Throughout the Middle Ages and Renaissance, the name remained primarily concentrated in Ireland and Scotland, with few documented instances outside of these regions. However, in the 17th century, a Leveigh O'Brien gained recognition as a skilled poet and storyteller in County Clare, Ireland. His works, though largely lost, were said to have captured the essence of Irish folklore and tradition.
In the 19th century, a Leveigh Macaulay made significant contributions to the field of botany, documenting numerous plant species native to the Scottish Highlands. His research and extensive collection of specimens were instrumental in advancing the understanding of the region's diverse flora.
While relatively uncommon, the name Leveigh has persisted through the centuries, carrying the echoes of its ancient Celtic roots and the enduring symbolism of the elm tree. Individuals with this unique name have left their mark across various fields, from warfare and poetry to science and exploration, adding to the rich tapestry of its historical significance.
People
Leveigh + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Leveigh 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
Leveigh: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Leveigh?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Leveigh 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 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Leveigh a common name?
We classify Leveigh as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Leveigh most popular?
The single biggest year for Leveigh was 2017, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Leveigh is about 9 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 Leveigh in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Leveigh a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Leveigh 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 Leveigh still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Leveigh 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 Leveigh 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 called Leveigh?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.