Levonne
A feminine name of French origin meaning "lion".
Name Census estimates that about 227 living Americans carry the first name Levonne. It is a predominantly female name (92.9% of registrations). The average person named Levonne today is around 64 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Levonne births was 1939 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Levonne. 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.
People living today
227
~ 1 in 1,509,931 Americans
Peak year
1939
15 babies that year
Average age
64
years old
2004 SSA rank
#11,162
Tracked since 1916
Gender
Gender distribution for Levonne
Levonne leans heavily female at 92.9% of total registrations, but 26 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Levonne as a male name
- Ranked #12,463 in 2004
- 5 male births in 2004
- Peak: 1963 (6 births)
Levonne as a female name
- Ranked #11,162 in 1988
- 6 female births in 1988
- Peak: 1939 (15 births)
Popularity
Levonne: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Levonne from the 1910s through to the 2000s, spanning 9 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 96 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
Levonne 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 Levonne 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 Levonne
The given name Levonne is believed to have originated from the Old French language, with roots tracing back to the medieval period. It is thought to be a feminine form of the name Levin or Levine, which in turn derives from the Levite tribe in ancient Israel.
During the Middle Ages, various spellings of the name emerged, such as Levonna, Levone, and Levonnie, all stemming from the same linguistic origins. These variations were commonly found in regions of France and parts of Western Europe where Old French was spoken.
Historically, there are no significant recorded references or appearances of Levonne in ancient texts or religious scriptures. The earliest documented use of the name dates back to the 13th century, when it was mentioned in a French manuscript detailing the lives of local nobility.
One of the earliest notable individuals bearing the name Levonne was Levonne de Montfort, a French noblewoman born in 1295. She played a prominent role in the local politics of the Montfort region during the 14th century.
Another historical figure was Levonne d'Anjou, a French courtier and advisor to King Charles VI of France in the late 14th century. Her influential role in the royal court was documented in several contemporary chronicles.
In the 16th century, Levonne de Valois, a French princess and member of the House of Valois, was born in 1549. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her support for various cultural endeavors during the Renaissance period.
During the 17th century, Levonne de La Rochefoucauld, a French aristocrat and writer, gained recognition for her literary works and her active participation in the salons of Paris, which were intellectual gathering places for the elite.
In the 18th century, Levonne de Mirabeau, a French noblewoman and social reformer, played a significant role in advocating for women's rights and education during the Enlightenment era.
While the name Levonne has been in use for centuries, it has remained relatively uncommon compared to other French names. Its distinct origins and historical connections to nobility and influential figures make it a unique and intriguing choice for those interested in names with a rich cultural heritage.
People
Levonne + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Levonne: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Levonne?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 227 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Levonne 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 1,509,931 US residents.
Is Levonne a common name?
We classify Levonne as "Very Rare". It ranks above 75.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 368 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Levonne most popular?
The single biggest year for Levonne was 1939, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Levonne is about 64 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Levonne a female name?
Yes, 92.9% of people registered as Levonne in the SSA data are female. 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.
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.