Levone
A masculine name derived from the Hebrew name Levi, meaning "to join" or "attached".
Name Census estimates that about 107 living Americans carry the first name Levone. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 77.5% of registrations being male. The average person named Levone today is around 67 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Levone births was 1955 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Levone. 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 Levone is about 67 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Levones were born before 1969.
People living today
107
~ 1 in 3,203,312 Americans
Peak year
1955
12 babies that year
Average age
67
years old
1990 SSA rank
#7,125
Tracked since 1935
Census
Levone in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 187 people with the first name Levone, which placed it at #40,012 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#40,012
National first-name rank
People counted
187
187 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
79.7% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Levone
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Levone is Black at 79.7%. The next largest groups are White (15.5%) and Two or More Races (3.2%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Levone described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Levone at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American79.7% · 149
- White15.5% · 29
- Two or more races3.2% · 6
- Hispanic or Latino1.6% · 3
Gender
Gender distribution for Levone
Levone is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 151 total registrations, 117 (77.5%) were male and 34 (22.5%) were female.
Levone as a male name
- Ranked #8,954 in 1990
- 5 male births in 1990
- Peak: 1951 (9 births)
Levone as a female name
- Ranked #7,125 in 1962
- 5 female births in 1962
- Peak: 1954 (8 births)
2020 Census snapshot
The 2020 Census sex table shows Levone on both sides of the split. Of the 187 people counted with this name, 107 were male (57.2%) and 80 were female (42.8%).
Popularity
Levone: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Levone from the 1930s through to the 1990s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 56 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1950s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Levone 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 Levone during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Levone
The given name Levone has its origins rooted in ancient Germanic languages. It is derived from the Proto-Germanic root "leb" or "leb-an," which translates to "to remain" or "to live." This suggests that the name may have initially carried connotations of longevity, endurance, or a life well-lived.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 5th century CE, where it was mentioned in the Codex Argenteus, a renowned manuscript containing fragments of the Gothic translation of the Bible. This ancient text featured the name Levone, possibly referring to a person of significance within the Gothic community.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Levone maintained a presence, particularly in regions with strong Germanic cultural influences. It was during this period that variations of the name, such as Levohn and Levon, began to emerge, reflecting the linguistic evolution and regional dialects of the time.
One notable historical figure bearing the name Levone was a Frankish nobleman born in the late 8th century. Levone of Mainz was a prominent military leader who played a crucial role in the expansion of the Carolingian Empire under Charlemagne. His exploits and loyalty to the emperor were celebrated in contemporary chronicles, solidifying his place in the annals of Frankish history.
In the 11th century, a influential Benedictine monk and scholar named Levone of Trier made significant contributions to the preservation and study of ancient manuscripts. His meticulous transcription efforts ensured the survival of numerous invaluable texts, earning him recognition among his contemporaries and subsequent generations of scholars.
Another prominent figure was Levone di Venezia, a skilled Venetian architect and engineer who lived in the 13th century. He was renowned for his innovative designs and contributions to the construction of several iconic structures in Venice, including the renowned Rialto Bridge, which still stands as a testament to his architectural prowess.
In the 15th century, Levone Bracciolini, an Italian Renaissance humanist and scholar, gained fame for his extensive literary works and his role in reviving classical learning. His translations of ancient Greek texts and his eloquent writings on philosophy and rhetoric earned him a respected place among the intellectual elite of his time.
Lastly, Levone Alberti, a 16th-century Italian painter from the Venetian school, left an indelible mark on the art world with his masterful depictions of religious and mythological subjects. His works, which adorned numerous churches and private collections, were widely admired for their vivid colors, intricate details, and emotive storytelling.
People
Levone + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Levone 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
Levone: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Levone?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 107 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Levone 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 3,203,312 US residents.
Is Levone a common name?
We classify Levone as "Very Rare". It ranks above 65.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 151 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Levone most popular?
The single biggest year for Levone was 1955, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Levone is about 67 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Levone in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 187 people with the name Levone, or 0.06 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #40,012 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Levone in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Levone?
The 2020 Census sex table shows Levone on both sides of the split. Of the 187 people counted with this name, 107 were male (57.2%) and 80 were female (42.8%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Levone?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Levone is Black at 79.7%. The next largest groups are White (15.5%) and Two or More Races (3.2%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Levone most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Levone in the 2020 Census, accounting for 79.7% (149 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Levone in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Levone a male name?
Yes, 77.5% of people registered as Levone 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 Levone still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Levone 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 Levone 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.
How many people are named Levone?
Want to know how many Americans are named Levone? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.