Levertis
A modern invention, possibly inspired by Latin roots meaning "lifter".
Name Census estimates that about 4 living Americans carry the first name Levertis. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Levertis today is around 68 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Levertis births was 1960 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Levertis. 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 Levertis is about 68 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Levertis' were born before 1968.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Levertis. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
4
~ 1 in 85,688,585 Americans
Peak year
1960
5 babies that year
Average age
68
years old
1960 SSA rank
#4,376
Tracked since 1960
Popularity
Levertis: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Levertis 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 Levertis during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Levertis
The given name Levertis is a relatively uncommon name with obscure origins. It is believed to have originated as a variant or derivative of the Latin name Levertius, which itself may have been derived from the root word "levare," meaning "to raise" or "to lift up."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Levertis can be found in historical records from the 16th century, where it was occasionally used in certain regions of Italy and France. However, the name remained quite rare throughout most of European history.
In the 18th century, there are records of a Levertis Montagna, an Italian painter and engraver who lived from 1725 to 1793. He is known for his landscapes and architectural engravings, which captured the beauty of Italian cityscapes and countryside.
Another notable figure with the name Levertis was Levertis Papadopoulos, a Greek businessman and philanthropist who lived from 1894 to 1972. He amassed a significant fortune through his successful business ventures and became known for his generous donations to educational institutions and cultural organizations in Greece.
In the 20th century, the name Levertis gained a bit more recognition, albeit still relatively uncommon. One example is Levertis Robinson, an American football player who was born in 1938 and played as a running back for several teams in the National Football League during the 1960s.
Another individual of note was Levertis Sanford, an American judge and politician who served as a judge in the state of Georgia from 1972 to 1994. He was born in 1920 and was known for his fair and impartial rulings during his time on the bench.
While the name Levertis has appeared sporadically throughout history, it has never achieved widespread popularity or usage. Its origins remain somewhat obscure, and it is considered a relatively rare and unique name, particularly in modern times.
People
Levertis + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Levertis 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
Levertis: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Levertis?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 4 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Levertis 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 85,688,585 US residents.
Is Levertis a common name?
We classify Levertis as "Very Rare". It ranks above 6.2% 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 Levertis most popular?
The single biggest year for Levertis was 1960, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Levertis is about 68 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 Levertis in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Levertis a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Levertis 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 Levertis still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Levertis 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 Levertis 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 Levertis?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.