Is Levy a boy's or girl's name?

Levy is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 311 recorded births.

When was Levy most popular?

Levy reached its peak popularity in 2021 with 102 births that year. It is currently ranked #1852 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Levy?

Levy is currently ranked #1852 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 3,818 babies since 1880.

Levy

An uncommon Hebrew pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's name| Also girlsHebrewDeclining Also a pet name

#1852▲ 234in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A surname from Irish.

Levy is a boy's and girl's baby name of Hebrew origin, from the Hebrew Levi meaning 'attached' or 'joined,' from the root lavah (to join). In the Bible, Levi was the third son of Jacob and Leah — his tribe became the priestly class of Israel, the Levites, entrusted with care of the Temple and sacred duties.

About 3,818 U.S. births are recorded. Levy (spelled with a y) has a strong, modern feel — a Jewish heritage name that works beautifully as a given name in contemporary contexts.

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Popularity Over Time

Levy climbed 1655 spots in the last 20 years — from #3507 to #1852.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Levy
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	442	#1817	▼
2010s	504	#2555	▲
2000s	266	#3683	▲
1990s	222	#3250	▲
1980s	213	#2535	▲
1970s	159	#2627	▼
1960s	179	#1981	▼
1950s	253	#1574	▲
1940s	252	#1444	—
1930s	274	#1346	▼
1920s	424	#1101	▲
1910s	324	#975	▲
1900s	114	#804	▲
1890s	111	#704	▲
1880s	81	#743	—

Year-by-Year Data

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Year-by-year popularity data for the name Levy
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	87	#1852	+16 (22.5%)
2023	71	#2086	-20 (-22.0%)
2022	91	#1795	-11 (-10.8%)
2021	102	#1640	+11 (12.1%)
2020	91	#1711	+36 (65.5%)
2019	55	#2450	-11 (-16.7%)
2018	66	#2130	+6 (10.0%)
2017	60	#2227	+3 (5.3%)
2016	57	#2322	+10 (21.3%)
2015	47	#2629	-2 (-4.1%)
2014	49	#2529	+8 (19.5%)
2013	41	#2825	-5 (-10.9%)
2012	46	#2655	-2 (-4.2%)
2011	48	#2573	+13 (37.1%)
2010	35	#3214	+4 (12.9%)
2009	31	#3519	+1 (3.3%)
2008	30	#3615	+6 (25.0%)
2007	24	#4200	-9 (-27.3%)
2006	33	#3282	+3 (10.0%)
2005	30	#3357	+3 (11.1%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Levy as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Levy has also been given to 311 girls in the U.S. since 1887.

#3538

Current rank

311

Total births

2021

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Levy be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Levy is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #1852. As a girl's name, it ranks #3538.

Levy has two lives

Levy, the baby name

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1880–2024) · Methodology