Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Levi.
National Rank (2025)
#12
All-Time Peak Rank
#12 (2021)
Total U.S. Births
215,013
Unisex Distribution99.3% Boy / 0.7% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Levi Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Levi
According to SSA data, Levi achieved its highest historical rank of #12 in 2021. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2022 with 9,869 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 15.7%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Levi scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+15.7% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record9,869Births in 2022
Years in Top 100
17yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:927
1890s:685
1900s:664
1910s:1,773
1920s:2,396
1930s:1,842
1940s:1,774
1950s:1,997
1960s:1,501
1970s:3,798
1980s:12,648
1990s:20,408
2000s:29,477
2010s:78,001
2020s:57,122
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesLe-vi
Letter Count4 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 1.4% of SSA names. Starts with L, a letter used by only 5.7% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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