Levvy
A masculine variant of the name Levi, derived from Hebrew meaning "united" or "joined".
Name Census estimates that about 17 living Americans carry the first name Levvy. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 70.6% of registrations being female. The average person named Levvy today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Levvy births was 2020 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Levvy. 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 Levvy. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
17
~ 1 in 20,162,020 Americans
Peak year
2020
7 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2021 SSA rank
#13,305
Tracked since 2020
Gender
Gender distribution for Levvy
Levvy is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 17 total registrations, 5 (29.4%) were male and 12 (70.6%) were female.
Levvy as a male name
- Ranked #13,305 in 2021
- 5 male births in 2021
- Peak: 2021 (5 births)
Levvy as a female name
- Ranked #16,599 in 2024
- 5 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2020 (7 births)
Popularity
Levvy: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Levvy 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 Levvy during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 12 | 17 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Levvy
The name Levvy is believed to have its origins in the Old English language, dating back to the 6th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "leofian," which means "to love" or "to cherish." The name was likely used as a descriptive term for someone who was beloved or cherished by their community.
During the Anglo-Saxon period in Britain, the name Levvy or similar variations such as Leofi or Leofu were commonly used. It is possible that the name appeared in some of the early Anglo-Saxon chronicles or records, although specific references are difficult to trace due to the passage of time and the evolution of language.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Levvy can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This document lists a landowner named Levvy in the county of Somerset.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Levvy. One such person was Levvy of Exeter (c. 1150-1220), a prominent English scholar and Benedictine monk who authored several theological works.
Another notable figure was Levvy the Scribe (c. 1200-1270), a renowned calligrapher and illuminator who worked on numerous religious manuscripts and codices during the 13th century.
In the 14th century, Levvy de Stratton (c. 1310-1380) was a respected English judge and legal scholar who served as a justice of the Court of Common Pleas.
During the Renaissance period, Levvy Valois (1553-1619) was a French courtier and patron of the arts, known for her influence and patronage of various artists and writers.
Lastly, Levvy Cromwell (1625-1685) was an English soldier and politician who played a significant role in the English Civil War, serving as a cavalry officer under Oliver Cromwell.
While the name Levvy has its roots in Old English and was more prevalent in ancient times, it has become relatively uncommon in modern usage, although variations and derivatives of the name may still be found in certain regions.
People
Levvy + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Levvy 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
Levvy: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Levvy?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 17 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Levvy 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 20,162,020 US residents.
Is Levvy a common name?
We classify Levvy as "Very Rare". It ranks above 37.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 17 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Levvy most popular?
The single biggest year for Levvy was 2020, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Levvy is about 5 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 Levvy in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Levvy a female name?
Yes, 70.6% of people registered as Levvy 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.
Is Levvy still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Levvy 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 Levvy 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 Levvy?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.