Levon Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationLEH-von / ˈlɛ.vɒnArmenian; Hebrew
Meaning
Armenian: lion; Hebrew: joined
Historical & Cultural Background
Levon is a name of Armenian origin, commonly associated with the Armenian royal family. It has historical significance in Armenia, where it has been used for centuries. The name is also found in Hebrew, where it carries the meaning of 'joined'. Levon has gained some popularity in various cultures due to its strong and noble connotations.
Trend Summary
Levon has seen moderate popularity in the United States, particularly within Armenian communities.
Similar Names
Variants
- Levan
- Lev
International Variants
- León (Spanish)
- Lev (Russian)
- Levon (Armenian)
Famous people named Levon
Levon Aronian is an Armenian chess grandmaster known for his strategic prowess in international competitions.
Levon Helm was an American musician and actor, best known as the drummer for the rock band The Band.
Levon Ter-Petrosyan served as the first President of Armenia after its independence from the Soviet Union.
Levon Minassian is a French-Armenian musician renowned for his work with the duduk, a traditional Armenian woodwind instrument.
Fictional characters named Levon
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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 #1239 nationally, which occurred in 2018, and has been most popular in California, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Levon has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Levon (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 22 | |
TX | 8 | |
NY | 6 | |
MA | 5 | |
PA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1913 | 5 |
1914 | 6 |
1915 | 12 |
1916 | 8 |
1917 | 14 |
1918 | 13 |
1919 | 21 |
1920 | 15 |
1921 | 18 |
1922 | 17 |
1923 | 19 |
1924 | 21 |
1925 | 11 |
1926 | 13 |
1927 | 21 |
1928 | 19 |
1929 | 16 |
1930 | 17 |
1931 | 33 |
1932 | 25 |
1933 | 27 |
1934 | 37 |
1935 | 31 |
1936 | 24 |
1937 | 43 |
1938 | 32 |
1939 | 35 |
1940 | 36 |
1941 | 32 |
1942 | 38 |
1943 | 31 |
1944 | 24 |
1945 | 31 |
1946 | 51 |
1947 | 47 |
1948 | 53 |
1949 | 52 |
1950 | 60 |
1951 | 63 |
1952 | 40 |
1953 | 67 |
1954 | 61 |
1955 | 64 |
1956 | 49 |
1957 | 64 |
1958 | 36 |
1959 | 40 |
1960 | 49 |
1961 | 51 |
1962 | 47 |
1963 | 31 |
1964 | 39 |
1965 | 37 |
1966 | 36 |
1967 | 22 |
1968 | 23 |
1969 | 33 |
1970 | 34 |
1971 | 43 |
1972 | 48 |
1973 | 51 |
1974 | 50 |
1975 | 58 |
1976 | 52 |
1977 | 65 |
1978 | 68 |
1979 | 71 |
1980 | 62 |
1981 | 70 |
1982 | 53 |
1983 | 64 |
1984 | 65 |
1985 | 54 |
1986 | 58 |
1987 | 84 |
1988 | 100 |
1989 | 79 |
1990 | 73 |
1991 | 59 |
1992 | 67 |
1993 | 59 |
1994 | 53 |
1995 | 57 |
1996 | 49 |
1997 | 51 |
1998 | 61 |
1999 | 54 |
2000 | 48 |
2001 | 30 |
2002 | 36 |
2003 | 42 |
2004 | 45 |
2005 | 40 |
2006 | 50 |
2007 | 56 |
2008 | 65 |
2009 | 53 |
2010 | 44 |
2011 | 47 |
2012 | 89 |
2013 | 89 |
2014 | 105 |
2015 | 109 |
2016 | 114 |
2017 | 114 |
2018 | 140 |
2019 | 121 |
2020 | 107 |
2021 | 110 |
2022 | 117 |
2023 | 101 |
2024 | 92 |