Total births
1,901
Unisex name · since 1912
Levern
Levern has 1,901 recorded births since 1912 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1955 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 1,901
- total births
- 1912–2003
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
1,901 boys have been named Levern since 1912, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Levern has been recorded 1,901 times among boys since 1912, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1950s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1912 to 2003.
- 1,901 total births
- 1912–2003 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 27% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,901 boys have been named Levern since 1912, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 2003.
- 1,901
- total births
- 1912–2003
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
27% of everyone ever named Levern was born in this single decade.
1955
Single peak year
61 babies were named Levern in 1955 - its busiest year on record.
Levern's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Levern splits its recorded history at 1953: 41% of all births land in the more recent half, 59% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1975 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1955 peak of 61 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Levern at a glance
Last recorded 2003Peak year
1955
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1912
Levern popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–2003
- Peak year (1955)
- 61
- Annual births at peak, across 92 years of records
Levern popularity over time - girls
382 total births recorded since 1917 (Levern as girls' name)
Levern by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Levern's strongest decade.
506 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 27% of all-time use.
Levern births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 109
1910s
109 births
- 1920s
1920s
264 births
- 1930s
1930s
267 births
- 1940s
1940s
333 births
- 1950s
1950s
506 births
- 1960s
1960s
222 births
- 1970s 106
1970s
106 births
- 1980s 70
1980s
70 births
- 1990s 18
1990s
18 births
- 2000s 6
2000s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 506 births (27% of all-time use).
How Levern 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 Levern's total volume
Levern vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Levern by state
Where Levern concentrates geographically, total births since 1912
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | South Carolina | | 633 | 33.3% |
| #2 | North Carolina | | 77 | 4.1% |
| #3 | Minnesota | | 11 | 0.6% |
| #4 | Arkansas | | 6 | 0.3% |
| #5 | Mississippi | | 5 | 0.3% |
South Carolina share of Levern's total US births 33.3%
Even split
633 of 1,901 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Levern? ▼
1,901 babies have been named Levern since 1912. It was last recorded in 2003. The peak year was 1955 with 61 births.
When was Levern most popular? ▼
Levern was most popular in the 1950s decade with 506 total births. The single peak year was 1955.
Where is Levern most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Levern are South Carolina (633 births), North Carolina (77 births), Minnesota (11 births).
Is Levern a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Levern is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 1,901 births, and as a girl's name it has 382 births.
How long has the name Levern been used? ▼
Levern has been recorded in Social Security data since 1912, spanning 92 years of data through 2003.
What names are similar to Levern? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Levi, Levon, Levy, Lev, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Levern's data
- Levern's decade-level peak was the 1950s (506 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- South Carolina records the most Leverns (633 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. South Carolina 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 Levern
Nearby Names Like Levern
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Levern
Levi Boy
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Levon Boy
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Levy Boy
#1836 3,915 births
Lev Boy
#1036 2,999 births
Levar Boy
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Compare Levern side by side: Levern vs Levi Levern vs Levon Levern vs Levy
Related Names
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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, 1912–2003 (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. "Levern: Baby Name Since 1912 - 1,901 Births, Peak 1955." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/levern. 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 Levern 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.