Unisex · #1,981 in 2026

Levy

Current Rank
#1,981
Peak Rank
#521 (2021)
Total Babies
4K
5-Yr Trend
+9%
👧 Girl peak #1,147 (403 total)
👦 Boy peak #521 (4K total)
👦As Boy Name
1880
First Year
2026
Last Year
2021
Peak Year
#521
Peak Rank
4K
Total Count
147
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1887
First Year
2026
Last Year
2021
Peak Year
#1147
Peak Rank
403
Total Count
16
Years Active

The Story of Levy

As a girl name

Levy first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1887, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2021, when 51 Levys were born — ranking #3,154 that year. As of 2026, Levy ranks #3,346 for girls with 47 births, rising sharply (+61% over the past five years). In total, more than 403 Levys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Levy first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1880, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2021, when 102 Levys were born — ranking #1,635 that year. As of 2026, Levy ranks #1,981 for boys with 79 births, gradually rising (+9%). In total, more than 4K Levys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Levy

Phonetically similar names — useful when Levy is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Levy

What does the name Levy mean?
Levy is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1880. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Levy in 2026?
In 2026, Levy ranks #1,981 among boys' names in the U.S., with 79 babies given the name that year.
When was Levy most popular?
Levy reached its peak popularity in 2021, ranking #521 that year with 102 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Levy most popular?
Levy has historically been most popular in Louisiana, South Carolina, Mississippi. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Levy.
Is Levy a unisex name?
Yes — Levy is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 9% of Levys assigned female and 91% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Levy?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Levy include Wright, Rogers, Dequan. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Levy

Levy is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1880 and has accumulated 4K births in the dataset. Levy's peak popularity came in 2021 when it ranked #521. Use the chart and map above to compare Levy's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.