Levon Boy

Popularity: #836 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: LEH-von /ˈlɛ.vɒn/

Origin: Armenian; Hebrew

Meaning: Armenian: lion; Hebrew: joined

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Levon has its roots in the Armenian language, where it is derived from the word "levon," meaning "lion." This etymology is linked to the Hebrew name "Levi," which also conveys the idea of being joined or attached, and is associated with the biblical tribe of Levi, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The name Levi transitioned into Greek as "Leui," and later into Latin as "Levi," before being adopted into various languages, including Armenian, where it evolved into Levon.

The name entered English through the influence of Armenian culture and diaspora, particularly in the 20th century. Historically, Levon has been borne by several notable figures, particularly in Armenian history.

One of the most significant was Levon I, who became King of Armenia in the 12th century, establishing the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia. His reign marked a period of cultural and political resurgence for Armenians, and he is often remembered for his efforts to strengthen Armenian identity and autonomy during the Crusades.

The name Levon has also been associated with various saints and religious figures in Armenian Christianity, contributing to its cultural significance within the community. Culturally, the name Levon symbolizes strength and courage, akin to the lion, which is often regarded as a symbol of bravery and nobility in various cultures.

This association has helped maintain the name's resonance in Armenian tradition, where it is often celebrated in literature and folklore. Additionally, diminutive forms such as Levik or Levonik have emerged, reflecting familial affection and cultural practices surrounding naming.

Overall, Levon carries a rich historical and cultural legacy, embodying themes of strength, leadership, and heritage.

Famous people named Levon

In this section, you will find notable people named Levon. 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 Levon who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Levon Helm is a musician best known for being a member of The Band and for his work on the album Music from Big Pink.

Levon Aronian is a chess grandmaster best known for winning the FIDE Grand Prix and multiple national championships.

Levon Ter-Petrosyan is a public figure best known for being the first President of Armenia.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Levon, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Levon. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Levon was first seen in the United States in 1913.

Levon has ranked as high as #2805 nationally, which occurred in 2018, and has been most popular in California, New York, North Carolina, Mississippi, and South Carolina.

In the past 5 years the name Levon has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Levon 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 Levon was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

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 Levon.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 102 102 0
2024 92 92 0
2023 101 101 0
2022 117 117 0
2021 110 110 0
2020 107 107 0
2019 121 121 0
2018 140 140 0
2017 114 114 0
2016 114 114 0
2015 109 109 0
2014 105 105 0
2013 89 89 0
2012 89 89 0
2011 47 47 0
2010 44 44 0
2009 53 53 0
2008 65 65 0
2007 56 56 0
2006 50 50 0
2005 40 40 0
2004 45 45 0
2003 42 42 0
2002 36 36 0
2001 30 30 0
2000 48 48 0
1999 54 54 0
1998 61 61 0
1997 51 51 0
1996 49 49 0
1995 57 57 0
1994 53 53 0
1993 59 59 0
1992 67 67 0
1991 59 59 0
1990 73 73 0
1989 79 79 0
1988 100 100 0
1987 84 84 0
1986 58 58 0
1985 54 54 0
1984 70 65 5
1983 64 64 0
1982 53 53 0
1981 80 70 10
1980 67 62 5
1979 71 71 0
1978 68 68 0
1977 70 65 5
1976 58 52 6
1975 65 58 7
1974 50 50 0
1973 60 51 9
1972 55 48 7
1971 49 43 6
1970 34 34 0
1969 33 33 0
1968 31 23 8
1967 22 22 0
1966 36 36 0
1965 42 37 5
1964 52 39 13
1963 41 31 10
1962 58 46 12
1961 61 52 9
1960 59 49 10
1959 50 40 10
1958 44 36 8
1957 80 64 16
1956 63 49 14
1955 81 64 17
1954 70 61 9
1953 75 67 8
1952 51 40 11
1951 76 63 13
1950 71 60 11
1949 60 52 8
1948 61 53 8
1947 60 47 13
1946 60 51 9
1945 40 31 9
1944 32 24 8
1943 39 31 8
1942 38 38 0
1941 37 32 5
1940 45 36 9
1939 47 35 12
1938 37 32 5
1937 48 43 5
1936 29 24 5
1935 31 31 0
1934 43 37 6
1933 27 27 0
1932 31 25 6
1931 39 33 6
1930 23 17 6
1929 16 16 0
1928 25 19 6
1927 30 21 9
1926 21 13 8
1925 16 11 5
1924 21 21 0
1923 30 19 11
1922 22 17 5
1921 18 18 0
1920 22 15 7
1919 27 21 6
1918 13 13 0
1917 14 14 0
1916 8 8 0
1915 12 12 0
1914 6 6 0
1913 5 5 0

Top States for Levon (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 22
48%
TX 8
17%
NY 6
13%
MA 5
11%
PA 5
11%