Leviticus Boy

Popularity: #862 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationleh-VIT-i-kus / lɛˈvɪtɪkəs

Hebrew

Meaning

Hebrew: 'belonging to Levi'

Historical & Cultural Background

Leviticus is a name derived from the Hebrew Bible, specifically from the third book of the Torah. It is traditionally associated with the Levites, a priestly class in ancient Israel. The book of Leviticus contains laws and rituals for the Israelites, emphasizing holiness and moral conduct. The name has been used in various cultures, often in religious contexts.

Trend Summary

Leviticus is a rare name in the United States, with limited popularity.

Similar Names

LeviLazarusLuciusLysanderLemuelLorenzoLuca

Variants

  • Lev
  • Levi

International Variants

  • Levitique (French)
  • Levitico (Italian)

Famous people named Leviticus

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Fictional characters named Leviticus

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Sibling Suggestions

EzekielMalachiIsaiahJeremiahGabriel

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Leviticus was first seen in the United States in 1956. Leviticus has ranked as high as #1298 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Indiana, Michigan, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Leviticus has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Leviticus (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 10
63%
CA 6
38%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19565
19667
19706
19717
19729
197411
19758
197613
19776
197811
197911
198011
19819
198214
19839
198415
19859
198610
198710
198811
198911
199013
199111
19929
199318
199415
199513
199610
199715
199824
199920
200014
200122
200222
200323
200430
200533
200624
200731
200831
200936
201041
201154
201235
201334
201455
201553
201653
201754
201859
201960
202064
202163
202251
202378
202462