Lev Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Russian
Gender Distribution:
98% Masculine / 2% Feminine
Meaning:
Lev means 'lion' and symbolizes strength and bravery.
Meaning of the Name Lev
Lev is a name of Russian origin meaning 'lion'. It is derived from the Russian word 'leva', which means lion. The name is closely associated with strength, power, and bravery. In Russian folklore, the lion is considered a symbol of royalty and nobility. Lev is also a common Jewish name, often given in honor of the biblical Levites, who were a priestly tribe. Overall, the name Lev carries a sense of courage, leadership, and regality.
Popularity of the Name Lev
The popularity for the name Lev peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 216 births, which ranked number 2,144 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Lev had the most female births in 2020 with 11, which ranked number 8,926 out of 17,485 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2022 with 216, which ranked number 1,018 out of 14,255 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Lev has increased sharply over the last ten years from 76 births to 224 births, an increase of 194.74%. Among males, Lev has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 76 births to 216 births, an increase of 184.21%.
Nationwide Popularity of Lev
- 20 Year Trend of Lev: 1623.08%
- 10 Year Trend of Lev: 194.74%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Lev: 184.21%
Popularity of Lev by State
For males, Lev was most popular in Northeastern states with 61 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 47 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Lev. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 47 | 617 | < 5 | N/A |
| DC | 7 | 130 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 25 | 613 | < 5 | N/A |
| GA | 6 | 1209 | < 5 | N/A |
| NJ | 11 | 610 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 34 | 468 | < 5 | N/A |
| PA | 9 | 828 | < 5 | N/A |
| TN | 5 | 1019 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 8 | 1945 | < 5 | N/A |
| WA | 8 | 742 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Lev
- Total Births of Lev: 250 (11.41%)
- Male Births of Lev: 240 (11.01%)
Given the upward trend of Lev over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 11.41% increase in total births, for a total of 250 births in 2024. Male births for Lev have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 240 male births in 2024, an increase of 11.01%.