Lev
boy name#999 in 2025Lev entered the US charts in 1971, peaked at #999 in 2025, ranks #999 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1971–2025
#999
rank today
#999
peak (2025)
227
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #4687 |
| 1980s | #5102 |
| 1990s | #5326 |
| 2000s | #3600 |
| 2010s | #1466 |
| 2020s | #1050 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Lev has been most popular in CA, NY, FL.
Living bearers
About 3,000 people named Lev are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Lev is a kid of about 7 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Lev in 2025?
- Lev ranks #999 among US boy names in 2025, with 227 babies given the name.
- When was the name Lev most popular?
- Lev peaked in 2025, reaching #999 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Lev with classmates?
- Lev will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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