Lev
- Pronunciation
- [Lev]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Lion
- Origin
- Czechoslovakian
Lev Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 2,770 baby boys have been named Lev. The name peaked in 2022 with 219 US births that year (rank #1018). In 2024, ranked #1040 nationally.
Top States for Lev
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Lev births are: California (506), New York (382), Florida (226).
Other Czechoslovakian-Origin Names Like Lev
If you like Lev's Czechoslovakian origin, consider these related names: Alzbeta, Anezka, Bednar, Bela, Benes. Browse all Czechoslovakian names →
3-Letter Names Starting with L
Names with Lev's exact length and starting letter: Lad, Lai, Lam, Lan, Lap.
Quick Facts About Lev
Where in the US Is Lev Most Popular?
Average boy-name rank within each state across 2016–2025 SSA records. A lower number means the name appears closer to the top of that state's boys-name rankings — a per-capita measure that isn't biased toward large states. For Lev the strongest states are New York, Massachusetts, Florida.
Strongest boys-name states
| # | State | Avg rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | #523 | 279 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | #592 | 54 |
| 3 | Florida | #652 | 213 |
| 4 | California | #700 | 357 |
| 5 | New Jersey | #795 | 58 |
| 6 | Washington | #842 | 43 |
| 7 | Minnesota | #868 | 15 |
| 8 | Illinois | #884 | 48 |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | #932 | 34 |
Weakest boys-name states
| # | State | Avg rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pennsylvania | #932 | 34 |
| 2 | Illinois | #884 | 48 |
| 3 | Minnesota | #868 | 15 |
| 4 | Washington | #842 | 43 |
| 5 | New Jersey | #795 | 58 |
| 6 | California | #700 | 357 |
| 7 | Florida | #652 | 213 |
| 8 | Massachusetts | #592 | 54 |
| 9 | New York | #523 | 279 |
Source: SSA state-level baby-name dataset 2016–2025. States with fewer than 3 years of data for Lev in this window are excluded. Births < 5 in a given state-year are suppressed by SSA for privacy.
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leb | Heart | Male | Hebrew |
Famous People Named Lev
1 notable figure from history and culture who share the name Lev.
- Lev Vygotsky was a Soviet developmental psychologist, known as the "Mozart of psychology.
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Compare Lev to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Lev against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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