Leviticus
Meaningof the Levites · Latin
- US rank
- #2,020
- Syllables
- 4
- Peak
- #1,970 in 2023
74 babies were named Leviticus in the US in 2025. It has climbed 147 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1956–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Leviticus you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 23,095 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Leviticus, 74 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Leviticus would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLeviticus first shows up in US birth records in 1956, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 69 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2023, when it reached #1,970.
- Then vs nowLeviticus is 6.1× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 140,845 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 23,095.
- TrendLeviticus has climbed 147 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,020. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedLeviticus is most popular in Washington, where it ranks #999. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
- MeaningIn Latin, Leviticus means “of the Levites”.
About the name Leviticus
Leviticus is a boy name of Latin origin meaning “of the Levites”. It has 9 letters and 4 syllables, starting with L and ending in “-cus”. US birth records list Leviticus for boys from 1956 to 2025, in 57 of those 70 years. Its best year was 2023, when it ranked #1,970 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,020, with 74 babies.
Origin:Latin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0.6 | 1,666,667 boys |
| 1960s | 0.4 | 2,564,103 boys |
| 1970s | 5.0 | 200,000 boys |
| 1980s | 5.9 | 169,205 boys |
| 1990s | 7.6 | 131,062 boys |
| 2000s | 13 | 75,301 boys |
| 2010s | 27 | 37,651 boys |
| 2020s | 38 | 26,339 boys |
More Latin boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Theodore · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Unisex name: Luca · man from Lucania
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Alexander · defender of men
Questions about the name Leviticus
What does the name Leviticus mean?
Leviticus means “of the Levites” in Latin.
What is the origin of the name Leviticus?
Leviticus has Latin roots in our records. Other Latin names include Oliver, Theodore, Lucas.
Is Leviticus a boy or girl name?
Leviticus is a boy name.
How popular is the name Leviticus?
Leviticus ranked #2,020 for US boys in 2025, given to 74 babies. Its best year was 2023 (#1,970).