Leviathan Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Leviathan means 'twisted, coiled' and represents a monstrous sea creature associated with chaos and destruction in Hebrew mythology.
Meaning of the Name Leviathan
Leviathan is a Hebrew name meaning 'twisted, coiled'. In Hebrew mythology, Leviathan is a monstrous sea creature that represents chaos and destruction. It is often described as a massive sea serpent or dragon with multiple heads and immense strength. The name Leviathan symbolizes power, primordiality, and the forces of the deep sea.
Popularity of the Name Leviathan
The popularity for the name Leviathan peaked in popularity in the year 2020 with 87 births, which ranked number 3,851 out of 28,820 unique names for that year. Leviathan had the most male births in 2020 with 87, which ranked number 1,753 out of 14,032 male names. The number of births for the name Leviathan has increased sharply over the last ten years from 24 births to 60 births, an increase of 150.00%. Among males, Leviathan has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 24 births to 60 births, an increase of 150.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Leviathan
- 20 Year Trend of Leviathan: 500.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Leviathan: 150.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Leviathan: 150.00%
Popularity of Leviathan by State
For males, Leviathan was most popular in Western states with 9 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 9 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Leviathan. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 9 | 1738 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 6 | 1602 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 5 | 1798 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 5 | 2584 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Leviathan
- Total Births of Leviathan: 66 (9.60%)
- Male Births of Leviathan: 66 (9.60%)
Given the upward trend of Leviathan over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 9.60% increase in total births, for a total of 66 births in 2024. Male births for Leviathan have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 66 male births in 2024, an increase of 9.60%.