Levy Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationLEH-vee / ˈlɛviHebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: joined; English: a surname derived from the Hebrew
Historical & Cultural Background
Levy is a name of Hebrew origin, commonly associated with the Levites, a tribe in ancient Israel. The Levites were responsible for religious duties and temple service. In modern contexts, Levy has also been adopted as a surname in English-speaking countries. It has gained popularity as a first name in recent years.
Trend Summary
Levy has seen a gradual increase in popularity as a first name in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Levi
International Variants
- Levi (English); Lévi (French); Leví (Spanish)
Famous people named Levy
Levy Mwanawasa was a Zambian politician who served as the President of Zambia from 2002 until his death in 2008.
Levy Strauss was a French anthropologist known for his structuralist theories in the study of culture.
Levy Fidelix was a Brazilian politician and businessman known for his candidacy in presidential elections.
Levy M. K. was a notable Israeli mathematician recognized for his contributions to the field.
Fictional characters named Levy
Levy McGarden is a character in the anime and manga series 'Fairy Tail,' recognized for her intelligence and magical abilities.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Levy was first seen in the United States in 1880. Levy has ranked as high as #1261 nationally, which occurred in 2021, and has been most popular in Louisiana, New York, Texas, California, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Levy has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Levy (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 10 | |
| CA | 9 | |
| NY | 8 | |
| FL | 8 | |
| PA | 5 | |
| VA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 6 |
| 1881 | 7 |
| 1882 | 9 |
| 1883 | 7 |
| 1884 | 7 |
| 1885 | 8 |
| 1886 | 9 |
| 1887 | 7 |
| 1888 | 13 |
| 1889 | 8 |
| 1890 | 13 |
| 1891 | 7 |
| 1892 | 14 |
| 1893 | 5 |
| 1894 | 15 |
| 1895 | 15 |
| 1896 | 11 |
| 1897 | 14 |
| 1898 | 10 |
| 1899 | 7 |
| 1900 | 17 |
| 1901 | 10 |
| 1902 | 9 |
| 1903 | 8 |
| 1904 | 8 |
| 1905 | 9 |
| 1906 | 14 |
| 1907 | 20 |
| 1908 | 10 |
| 1909 | 9 |
| 1910 | 19 |
| 1911 | 19 |
| 1912 | 25 |
| 1913 | 21 |
| 1914 | 25 |
| 1915 | 42 |
| 1916 | 32 |
| 1917 | 39 |
| 1918 | 51 |
| 1919 | 51 |
| 1920 | 50 |
| 1921 | 46 |
| 1922 | 54 |
| 1923 | 43 |
| 1924 | 39 |
| 1925 | 42 |
| 1926 | 44 |
| 1927 | 36 |
| 1928 | 38 |
| 1929 | 32 |
| 1930 | 29 |
| 1931 | 40 |
| 1932 | 25 |
| 1933 | 19 |
| 1934 | 20 |
| 1935 | 38 |
| 1936 | 22 |
| 1937 | 28 |
| 1938 | 32 |
| 1939 | 21 |
| 1940 | 23 |
| 1941 | 22 |
| 1942 | 19 |
| 1943 | 34 |
| 1944 | 27 |
| 1945 | 26 |
| 1946 | 18 |
| 1947 | 24 |
| 1948 | 20 |
| 1949 | 39 |
| 1950 | 32 |
| 1951 | 30 |
| 1952 | 32 |
| 1953 | 22 |
| 1954 | 22 |
| 1955 | 22 |
| 1956 | 29 |
| 1957 | 17 |
| 1958 | 22 |
| 1959 | 25 |
| 1960 | 21 |
| 1961 | 20 |
| 1962 | 15 |
| 1963 | 18 |
| 1964 | 20 |
| 1965 | 17 |
| 1966 | 15 |
| 1967 | 23 |
| 1968 | 12 |
| 1969 | 18 |
| 1970 | 14 |
| 1971 | 13 |
| 1972 | 17 |
| 1973 | 12 |
| 1974 | 15 |
| 1975 | 16 |
| 1976 | 25 |
| 1977 | 16 |
| 1978 | 14 |
| 1979 | 17 |
| 1980 | 25 |
| 1981 | 23 |
| 1982 | 18 |
| 1983 | 17 |
| 1984 | 23 |
| 1985 | 20 |
| 1986 | 17 |
| 1987 | 20 |
| 1988 | 28 |
| 1989 | 22 |
| 1990 | 21 |
| 1991 | 19 |
| 1992 | 27 |
| 1993 | 28 |
| 1994 | 22 |
| 1995 | 15 |
| 1996 | 27 |
| 1997 | 17 |
| 1998 | 22 |
| 1999 | 24 |
| 2000 | 20 |
| 2001 | 28 |
| 2002 | 26 |
| 2003 | 17 |
| 2004 | 27 |
| 2005 | 30 |
| 2006 | 33 |
| 2007 | 24 |
| 2008 | 30 |
| 2009 | 31 |
| 2010 | 35 |
| 2011 | 48 |
| 2012 | 46 |
| 2013 | 41 |
| 2014 | 49 |
| 2015 | 47 |
| 2016 | 57 |
| 2017 | 60 |
| 2018 | 66 |
| 2019 | 55 |
| 2020 | 91 |
| 2021 | 102 |
| 2022 | 91 |
| 2023 | 71 |
| 2024 | 87 |