Leverette
A masculine French name derived from the word "levreau," meaning "young hare."
Name Census estimates that about 3 living Americans carry the first name Leverette. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Leverette today is around 85 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Leverette births was 1950 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Leverette. 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 Leverette is about 85 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Leverettes were born before 1951.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Leverette. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
3
~ 1 in 114,251,446 Americans
Peak year
1950
5 babies that year
Average age
85
years old
1950 SSA rank
#3,981
Tracked since 1950
Popularity
Leverette: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Leverette 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 Leverette during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Leverette
The name Leverette is an English given name with origins dating back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old French word "levre," which means "hare" or "rabbit." The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who was thought to resemble or possess qualities associated with these small, agile animals.
During the medieval period, the name Leverette was particularly prevalent in certain regions of England, such as the countryside surrounding London and the counties of Essex and Kent. It was not uncommon for individuals to adopt names or nicknames inspired by nature, animals, or physical characteristics during this era.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Leverette can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land and property commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears in several entries, suggesting that it was already in use among English families at that time.
Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the name Leverette. In the 14th century, Leverette de Weston was a prominent landowner and member of the gentry in Gloucestershire. Records also indicate that a Leverette Smythe served as a soldier in the English army during the Hundred Years' War against France in the 15th century.
During the Renaissance period, the name Leverette gained some literary significance. In 1597, a character named Leverette appeared in the play "The Miseries of Inforced Marriage" by George Wilkins and William Shakespeare. This reference suggests that the name had become recognizable enough to be included in a popular work of the time.
In the 18th century, Leverette Saltonstall was a respected figure in colonial America. Born in 1707 in Haverhill, Massachusetts, he served as a judge and played a significant role in the events leading up to the American Revolution.
Another notable bearer of the name was Leverette Hubbard, an American military officer who fought in the American Civil War. Born in 1826 in Connecticut, he achieved the rank of Brigadier General and was awarded the Medal of Honor for his bravery in the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863.
While the name Leverette has become less common in modern times, it remains a part of historical records and literary works, serving as a reminder of its unique origins and the individuals who have carried it throughout the centuries.
People
Leverette + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Leverette 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
Leverette: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Leverette?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 3 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Leverette 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 114,251,446 US residents.
Is Leverette a common name?
We classify Leverette as "Very Rare". It ranks above 4.9% 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 Leverette most popular?
The single biggest year for Leverette was 1950, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Leverette is about 85 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 Leverette in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Leverette a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Leverette 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 Leverette still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Leverette 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 Leverette 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 share the name Leverette?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.