Total births
1,508
Boys' name · since 1956
Leviticus
Since 1956, U.S. Social Security records show 1,508 babies named Leviticus, peaking in 2023. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #2295
- among boys today
- 1,508
- born since 1956
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 84%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Leviticus is the #2295 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 1,508 recorded since 1956.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Leviticus has been recorded 1,508 times among boys since 1956, currently ranked #2295 nationally and more common than 84% 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 1956 to 2025.
- #2295 among boys today
- 1,508 born since 1956
- 2010s peak decade
- 84% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Leviticus is currently the #2295 boys' name in America, more common than 84% of boys - 1,508 born since 1956, peaking in the 2010s.
- #2295
- among boys today
- 1,508
- born since 1956
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 84%
- more common than other boys
Leviticus vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2295
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 84% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Leviticus was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
78 babies were named Leviticus in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Leviticus compares
1,508 Top 25% higher than 75% 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
Leviticus's all-time total is 4x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Leviticus | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,508 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 78 | 23 | 22,252 |
Leviticus's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Leviticus's SSA record in two at 1997 and the more recent half accounts for 81% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 19%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1956, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2023 peak of 78, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Leviticus at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2023
Current rank
#2,295
Active since
1956
Leviticus popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1956–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 78
- Annual births at peak, across 70 years of records
Leviticus by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Leviticus's strongest decade.
498 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Leviticus births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
- 1960s 7
1960s
7 births
- 1970s 82
1970s
82 births
- 1980s 109
1980s
109 births
- 1990s 148
1990s
148 births
- 2000s
2000s
266 births
- 2010s
2010s
498 births
- 2020s
2020s
393 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 498 births (33% of all-time use).
How Leviticus 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 Leviticus's total volume
Leviticus vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Leviticus by state
Where Leviticus concentrates geographically, total births since 1956
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 97 | 6.4% |
| #2 | California | | 42 | 2.8% |
| #3 | Indiana | | 15 | 1.0% |
| #4 | Florida | | 13 | 0.9% |
| #5 | Ohio | | 10 | 0.7% |
| #6 | Michigan | | 7 | 0.5% |
| #7 | Georgia | | 6 | 0.4% |
| #8 | Colorado | | 5 | 0.3% |
Texas share of Leviticus's total US births 6.4%
Even split
97 of 1,508 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 10 reporting states.
Leviticus appears in 10 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Leviticus? ▼
1,508 babies have been named Leviticus since 1956. It currently ranks #2295 among boys. The peak year was 2023 with 78 births.
When was Leviticus most popular? ▼
Leviticus was most popular in the 2010s decade with 498 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Leviticus most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Leviticus are Texas (97 births), California (42 births), Indiana (15 births).
How long has the name Leviticus been used? ▼
Leviticus has been recorded in Social Security data since 1956, spanning 70 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Leviticus? ▼
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 Leviticus's data
- Leviticus's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (498 total births) through the 2020s (393) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Leviticuss (97 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 Leviticus
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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, 1956–2025 (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. "Leviticus: #2295 Boys' Name - 1,508 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/leviticus. 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 Leviticus 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.