Total births
812
Boys' name · since 1979
Leevi
Since 1979, U.S. Social Security records show 812 babies named Leevi, peaking in 2013. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4774
- among boys today
- 812
- born since 1979
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 67%
- more common than other boys
812 babies have been named Leevi since 1979, making it today's #4774 boys' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Leevi has been recorded 812 times among boys since 1979, currently ranked #4774 nationally and more common than 67% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1979 to 2025.
- #4774 among boys today
- 812 born since 1979
- 2010s peak decade
- 67% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Leevi is currently the #4774 boys' name in America, more common than 67% of boys - 812 born since 1979, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4774
- among boys today
- 812
- born since 1979
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 67%
- more common than other boys
Leevi vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4774
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 67% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
47% of everyone ever named Leevi was born in this single decade.
2013
Single peak year
57 babies were named Leevi in 2013 - its busiest year on record.
How Leevi compares
812 Top 34% higher than 66% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Leevi's all-time total is 121% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Leevi | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 812 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 57 | 23 | 22,252 |
Leevi's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Leevi splits its recorded history at 2005: 78% of all births land in the more recent half, 22% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1979 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2013 peak of 57 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Leevi at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2013
Current rank
#4,774
Active since
1979
Leevi popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1979–2025
- Peak year (2013)
- 57
- Annual births at peak, across 47 years of records
Leevi by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Leevi's strongest decade.
384 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 47% of all-time use.
Leevi births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1980s 21
1980s
21 births
- 1990s 77
1990s
77 births
- 2000s
2000s
176 births
- 2010s
2010s
384 births
- 2020s 149
2020s
149 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 384 births (47% of all-time use).
How Leevi compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Leevi's total volume
Leevi vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Leevi by state
Where Leevi concentrates geographically, total births since 1979
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 38 | 4.7% |
| #2 | California | | 14 | 1.7% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.6% |
Texas share of Leevi's total US births 4.7%
Even split
38 of 812 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Leevi? ▼
812 babies have been named Leevi since 1979. It currently ranks #4774 among boys. The peak year was 2013 with 57 births.
When was Leevi most popular? ▼
Leevi was most popular in the 2010s decade with 384 total births. The single peak year was 2013.
Where is Leevi most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Leevi are Texas (38 births), California (14 births), Georgia (5 births).
How long has the name Leevi been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Leevi since 1979 -- 47 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Leevi? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lee, Leeroy, Leeland, Leelan, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Leevi's data
- Leevi's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (384 total births) through the 2020s (149) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Leevis (38 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Leevi
Nearby Names Like Leevi
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Leevi
Lee Boy
#716 233,627 births
Leeroy Boy
#4436 4,404 births
Leeland Boy
#1770 3,288 births
Leelan Boy
#6394 554 births
Leeman Boy
380 births
Compare Leevi side by side: Leevi vs Lee Leevi vs Leeroy Leevi vs Leeland
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Names with a similar popularity rank to Leevi
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1,242 births · Peak 2012
Kervens #4776
292 births · Peak 2025
Menashe #4771
438 births · Peak 2014
Lukasz #4777
711 births · Peak 2007
Tyshaun #4770
1,976 births · Peak 2006
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387 births · Peak 2023
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1979–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Leevi: #4774 Boys' Name - 812 Births, Peak 2013." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/leevi. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Leevi draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.