Lev Boy

Popularity: #712 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationLEV / lɛv

Hebrew; Russian

Meaning

Hebrew: heart; Russian: lion

Historical & Cultural Background

Lev is a name with Hebrew origins, commonly associated with the meaning 'heart.' In Russian culture, Lev is derived from the word for 'lion,' symbolizing strength and courage. The name has been used in various forms across different cultures, reflecting its versatility and appeal. It has gained popularity in various countries, particularly in Eastern Europe and among Jewish communities.

Trend Summary

Lev has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over recent years.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Levi
  • Levy

International Variants

  • León (Spanish)
  • Leo (Latin)
  • Lev (Bulgarian)
  • Lev (Ukrainian)

Famous people named Lev

Lev Tolstoy was a renowned Russian author known for his epic novels such as 'War and Peace.'.

Lev Yashin was a famous Soviet football goalkeeper, celebrated as one of the greatest in the sport's history.

Lev Vygotsky was a prominent Soviet psychologist known for his work in developmental psychology.

Lev Kuleshov was a pioneering Soviet filmmaker and theorist, known for the Kuleshov Effect in film editing.

Fictional characters named Lev

Lev is a character in the video game 'The Last of Us Part II,' known for his role in the storyline.

Lev is a character in the book 'The Giver' by Lois Lowry, representing themes of innocence and growth.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Lev was first seen in the United States in 1971. Lev has ranked as high as #1174 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in California, New York, Florida, Illinois, and Washington. In the past 5 years the name Lev has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Lev (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 41
26%
NY 31
20%
FL 31
20%
WA 12
8%
MA 10
6%
IL 8
5%
PA 8
5%
MD 7
4%
MN 5
3%
TX 5
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19715
19747
19769
19776
19785
19798
19805
19818
198210
19858
19876
19907
199113
19926
19937
199413
199510
199615
199715
199813
199913
200025
200111
200213
200335
200421
200523
200642
200742
200847
200958
201069
201175
201276
201398
2014110
2015138
2016156
2017140
2018184
2019208
2020178
2021203
2022219
2023197
2024213