Levarn
A name of unknown origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Levarn. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 71.4% of registrations being male. The average person named Levarn today is around 80 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Levarn births was 1953 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Levarn. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Levarn is about 80 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Levarns were born before 1956.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Levarn. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
1953
6 babies that year
Average age
80
years old
1949 SSA rank
#4,007
Tracked since 1935
Gender
Gender distribution for Levarn
Levarn is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 21 total registrations, 15 (71.4%) were male and 6 (28.6%) were female.
Levarn as a male name
- Ranked #4,007 in 1949
- 5 male births in 1949
- Peak: 1935 (5 births)
Levarn as a female name
- Ranked #5,396 in 1953
- 6 female births in 1953
- Peak: 1953 (6 births)
Popularity
Levarn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Levarn from the 1930s through to the 1950s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1940s, with 10 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1940s peak, Levarn remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Levarn by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Levarn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Levarn
The name Levarn has its roots in the ancient Etruscan civilization that flourished in central Italy from around the 8th century BCE to the 1st century BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Etruscan word "lev" meaning "to rise" or "to ascend", and "arn" which translates to "strength" or "vigor". The combination of these two words suggests that Levarn was originally associated with notions of rising above challenges through inner fortitude.
While there are no direct historical references to individuals with this name in Etruscan records, it is thought that the name may have been in use among the upper echelons of Etruscan society, as many noble families drew inspiration from words and concepts that conveyed power, resilience, and leadership.
The earliest documented use of the name Levarn can be traced back to the late 5th century CE, when a Roman senator from a prominent family bore this moniker. Unfortunately, little is known about this individual beyond his name and station.
In the 9th century, a renowned scholar and mathematician from Persia, Levarn ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi (circa 780 - 850 CE), made significant contributions to the fields of algebra and algorithms, with his work influencing the development of mathematics across Europe and the Middle East.
During the Renaissance period, a Italian painter and architect named Levarn Alberti (1404 - 1472) gained recognition for his artistic talents and his treatise on the theory and practice of architecture, which had a profound impact on the development of Renaissance architectural style.
In the 18th century, a French philosopher and writer, Levarn Diderot (1713 - 1784), was a prominent figure of the Enlightenment era, known for his co-founding and editing of the influential Encyclopédie, a comprehensive compilation of knowledge that aimed to disseminate information and advance human understanding.
Another notable figure was Levarn Pushkin (1799 - 1837), a Russian poet, playwright, and novelist who is widely regarded as the founder of modern Russian literature and is celebrated for his lyrical works, including the novel "Eugene Onegin".
People
Levarn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Levarn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Levarn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Levarn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Levarn going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Levarn a common name?
We classify Levarn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 21 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Levarn most popular?
The single biggest year for Levarn was 1953, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Levarn is about 80 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Levarn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Levarn a male name?
Yes, 71.4% of people registered as Levarn in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Levarn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Levarn in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Levarn can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Levarn?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.