Total births
838
Boys' name · since 1915
Levester
Since 1915, U.S. Social Security records show 838 babies named Levester, peaking in 1949. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 838
- total births
- 1915–2001
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 20%
- born in that decade
838 boys have been named Levester since 1915, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Levester recorded 838 times among boys since 1915, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1950s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1915 to 2001.
- 838 total births
- 1915–2001 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 20% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
838 boys have been named Levester since 1915, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 2001.
- 838
- total births
- 1915–2001
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 20%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
20% of everyone ever named Levester was born in this single decade.
1949
Single peak year
23 babies were named Levester in 1949 - its busiest year on record.
Levester's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Levester's SSA record in two at 1951 and the more recent half accounts for 47% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 53%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1970, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1949 peak of 23, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Levester at a glance
Last recorded 2001Peak year
1949
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1915
Levester popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1915–2001
- Peak year (1949)
- 23
- Annual births at peak, across 87 years of records
Levester popularity over time - girls
6 total births recorded since 1944 (Levester as girls' name)
Levester by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Levester's strongest decade.
166 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 20% of all-time use.
Levester births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 40
1910s
40 births
- 1920s
1920s
118 births
- 1930s
1930s
115 births
- 1940s
1940s
158 births
- 1950s
1950s
166 births
- 1960s
1960s
120 births
- 1970s
1970s
71 births
- 1980s 38
1980s
38 births
- 1990s 7
1990s
7 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 166 births (20% of all-time use).
How Levester 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 Levester's total volume
Levester vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Levester by state
Where Levester concentrates geographically, total births since 1915
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mississippi | | 55 | 6.6% |
| #2 | Arkansas | | 16 | 1.9% |
| #3 | North Carolina | | 7 | 0.8% |
| #4 | South Carolina | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #5 | Texas | | 5 | 0.6% |
Mississippi share of Levester's total US births 6.6%
Even split
55 of 838 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Levester? ▼
838 babies have been named Levester since 1915. It was last recorded in 2001. The peak year was 1949 with 23 births.
When was Levester most popular? ▼
Levester was most popular in the 1950s decade with 166 total births. The single peak year was 1949.
Where is Levester most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Levester are Mississippi (55 births), Arkansas (16 births), North Carolina (7 births).
How long has the name Levester been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Levester since 1915 -- 87 years through the most recent 2001 data.
What names are similar to Levester? ▼
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 Levester's data
- Levester's decade-level peak was the 1950s (166 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Mississippi records the most Levesters (55 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Mississippi 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 Levester
Nearby Names Like Levester
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Levester
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Lev Boy
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Levar Boy
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Compare Levester side by side: Levester vs Levi Levester vs Levon Levester vs Levy
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1915–2001 (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. "Levester: Baby Name Since 1915 - 838 Births, Peak 1949." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/levester. 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 Levester 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.