Levi Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Levi is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Levi?
Levi is spelled L-E-V-I. The name has 4 letters.
Levi at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Levi may derive from a Hebrew word meaning “joined” or “attached.”
- Origin
- Levi is commonly associated with Hebrew origins and appears in ancient texts as a given name.
- Pronunciation
- LEE-vye · 2 syllables
Levi Popularity in 2025
Rank#2,485
Recorded Births71
Rank#12
Recorded Births9,642
- Girls usage rose 74 places to #2,485 and recorded 2 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage held steady at #12 and recorded 87 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Levi Mean?
Levi may derive from a Hebrew word meaning “joined” or “attached.”
Origin: Levi is commonly associated with Hebrew origins and appears in ancient texts as a given name.
How Do You Pronounce Levi?
PronunciationLEE-vye
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Levi?
- History
- Levi has historical connections as a name found in biblical contexts, particularly in ancient Hebrew records.
Levi Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 71 | #2,485 |
| 2025 | Boys | 9,642 | #12 |
| 2024 | Girls | 69 | #2,559 |
| 2024 | Boys | 9,555 | #12 |
| 2023 | Girls | 63 | #2,730 |
| 2023 | Boys | 9,399 | #12 |
| 2022 | Girls | 67 | #2,604 |
| 2022 | Boys | 9,869 | #12 |
| 2021 | Girls | 81 | #2,266 |
| 2021 | Boys | 9,559 | #12 |
| 2020 | Girls | 79 | #2,257 |
| 2020 | Boys | 9,098 | #18 |
| 2019 | Girls | 80 | #2,272 |
| 2019 | Boys | 9,066 | #25 |
| 2018 | Girls | 51 | #3,158 |
| 2018 | Boys | 8,540 | #33 |
| 2017 | Girls | 55 | #2,964 |
| 2017 | Boys | 8,478 | #35 |
| 2016 | Girls | 64 | #2,697 |
| 2016 | Boys | 8,118 | #42 |
| 2015 | Girls | 59 | #2,927 |
| 2015 | Boys | 8,337 | #42 |
| 2014 | Girls | 46 | #3,425 |
| 2014 | Boys | 8,081 | #45 |
When Was Levi Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2022 · Boys
9,869 recorded births
National rank #12
2025 · Boys
9,642 recorded births
National rank #12
2021 · Boys
9,559 recorded births
National rank #12
2024 · Boys
9,555 recorded births
National rank #12
Where Levi Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| ME | #5 | 53 |
| HI | #6 | 40 |
| WY | #7 | 16 |
| TX | #9 | 1,163 |
| NC | #9 | 376 |
| MI | #9 | 315 |
| WI | #10 | 194 |
| LA | #10 | 125 |