Levias
A masculine name derived from the word "leviathan," meaning whale or sea monster.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Levias. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Levias today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Levias births was 2019 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Levias. 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 Levias. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2019
6 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2019 SSA rank
#11,597
Tracked since 2019
Popularity
Levias: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Levias 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 Levias 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 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Levias
The given name Levias is a relatively uncommon and unique moniker with obscure origins. It is believed to have its roots in ancient Hebrew, possibly derived from the word "levav," which translates to "heart." This suggests that the name may have held symbolic meaning, perhaps referring to courage, emotion, or the essence of one's being.
In terms of historical references, there is little concrete evidence of the name Levias appearing in ancient texts or religious scriptures. However, some scholars speculate that it may have been used as a variant or diminutive form of the more common Hebrew name Levi, which has biblical significance and was borne by one of the twelve tribes of Israel.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Levias can be traced back to the Middle Ages, primarily in regions with Jewish communities across Europe and the Mediterranean. One notable figure from this era was Levias ben Gershon, a prominent Jewish scholar and philosopher who lived in Provence, France, in the early 14th century.
As time progressed, the name Levias appeared sporadically throughout history, often carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions. One such person was Levias Montefiore, a 16th-century Italian rabbi and scholar who made significant contributions to Jewish literature and theology.
In the 18th century, Levias Poulain de la Barre, a French philosopher and feminist, gained recognition for his pioneering works advocating for gender equality and women's rights. His writings and ideas were considered radical for his time and influenced subsequent thinkers and movements.
Another notable bearer of the name was Levias Robins, an English industrialist and entrepreneur who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He was instrumental in the establishment of several successful manufacturing ventures, particularly in the textile industry.
Lastly, in the 19th century, Levias Vaughan was a renowned Welsh poet and writer who made significant contributions to the preservation and promotion of Welsh language and culture. His poetic works were widely celebrated and helped shape the literary landscape of his time.
While the name Levias may not be as prevalent today, its unique history and diverse representation across various cultures and eras highlight its enduring legacy and the richness of human nomenclature.
People
Levias + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Levias 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
Levias: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Levias?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Levias 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Levias a common name?
We classify Levias as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Levias most popular?
The single biggest year for Levias was 2019, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Levias is about 7 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 Levias in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Levias a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Levias 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 Levias still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Levias 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 Levias 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 Levias?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.