Levi

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Joined; Attached

Background: The name Levi originates from the Hebrew name לֵוִי (Levi), which means 'joined' or 'attached.' This name is rooted in biblical tradition where Levi was the third son of Jacob and Leah.

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#180
Total births
206,601
Most popular decade
2020s (143,277 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+33 ranks)
Years in Top 100
16
First recorded year
1880

Gender usage

99.3% male 0.7% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1880
First year births
112
First year rank
#118
Peak year
2022
Peak year births
9,861
Peak rank
#12
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
9,513
Recent rank
#12

Female

First year
1929
First year births
6
First year rank
#4,053
Peak year
2021
Peak year births
81
Peak rank
#2,265
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
67
Recent rank
#2,594

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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