Levina Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: leh-VEE-nah /lɛˈviːnə/
Origin: Latin; Hebrew
Meaning: Latin: 'beloved'; Hebrew: 'God's gift'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Levina has roots in the Latin name "Levina," which is derived from the word "levis," meaning "light" or "delicate." This Latin origin transitioned into various forms in different languages, including the Old French "Levine" and the Italian "Levina." The name made its way into English usage through these linguistic channels, particularly during the medieval period when Latin was a dominant scholarly language and French influence permeated English culture after the Norman Conquest of 1066. Historically, the name Levina has been associated with several notable figures.
One prominent example is Levina Teerlinc, a 16th-century Flemish painter who served as a court artist in England. Her works contributed to the artistic landscape of the Tudor period, showcasing the cultural exchange between England and the Low Countries.
Additionally, the name appears in various historical texts and documents, reflecting its usage among the nobility and in ecclesiastical contexts during the Renaissance. Culturally, Levina carries connotations of grace and lightness, which have made it a symbol of elegance in various artistic and literary works.
The name's association with lightness can also be seen in its use in religious contexts, where light often symbolizes purity and divinity. While diminutive forms such as "Levy" may arise in informal settings, the name Levina itself has maintained a distinct identity through centuries of usage.
Its enduring presence in historical records highlights its significance in both personal naming traditions and broader cultural narratives.
Famous people named Levina
In this section, you will find notable people named Levina. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Levina who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Levina is a singer best known for competing in the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 with the song "Perfect Life.".
Levina is a television presenter best known for her work on various German entertainment shows.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Levina was first seen in the United States in 1881.
Levina has ranked as high as #876 nationally, which occurred in 1922, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Levina has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Levina is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Levina was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Levina
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Levina.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 15 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1979 | 7 |
| 1978 | 8 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1970 | 9 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1966 | 6 |
| 1962 | 5 |
| 1961 | 8 |
| 1959 | 9 |
| 1958 | 6 |
| 1956 | 7 |
| 1953 | 5 |
| 1951 | 8 |
| 1948 | 9 |
| 1947 | 7 |
| 1946 | 6 |
| 1944 | 8 |
| 1941 | 6 |
| 1940 | 10 |
| 1938 | 10 |
| 1937 | 7 |
| 1935 | 9 |
| 1934 | 5 |
| 1933 | 7 |
| 1932 | 9 |
| 1931 | 6 |
| 1930 | 6 |
| 1929 | 7 |
| 1928 | 6 |
| 1927 | 11 |
| 1926 | 11 |
| 1925 | 7 |
| 1924 | 9 |
| 1923 | 11 |
| 1922 | 20 |
| 1921 | 19 |
| 1920 | 16 |
| 1919 | 12 |
| 1918 | 16 |
| 1917 | 8 |
| 1916 | 14 |
| 1915 | 9 |
| 1914 | 10 |
| 1912 | 5 |
| 1909 | 9 |
| 1908 | 8 |
| 1907 | 7 |
| 1905 | 6 |
| 1898 | 8 |
| 1897 | 5 |
| 1892 | 5 |
| 1885 | 5 |
| 1883 | 7 |
| 1882 | 7 |
| 1881 | 5 |