Levon
Boy name · #1650 in 2025 · Uniqueness 70/100
Levon ranks #1650 among American boys' names as of 2025, with 102 newborns given the name that year. A decade ago it stood at #1514, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 17,647 boys born in 2025 was named Levon.
Babies named Levon per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 112-year story
Levon first appears in the Social Security records in 1913, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2018, when 140 boys were named Levon — good for #1299 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Levon against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Levon in class?
Levon scores 70 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Levon will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Levon is most common
Geography matters for names, and Levon is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Levons were CA (24), FL (7), NY (6), OH (6). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Levon
Statistically, parents drawn to Levon tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Lavon, Anson, Benton, Eamon, and Kayvon.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Levon | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 102 | #1644 |
| 2024 | 92 | #1776 |
| 2023 | 101 | #1681 |
| 2022 | 117 | #1532 |
| 2021 | 110 | #1577 |
| 2020 | 107 | #1539 |
| 2019 | 121 | #1441 |
| 2018 | 140 | #1299 |
| 2017 | 114 | #1478 |
| 2016 | 114 | #1491 |
| 2015 | 109 | #1514 |
| 2014 | 105 | #1526 |
| 2013 | 89 | #1675 |
| 2012 | 89 | #1697 |
| 2011 | 47 | #2590 |
| 2010 | 44 | #2730 |
| 2009 | 53 | #2401 |
| 2008 | 65 | #2104 |
| 2007 | 56 | #2304 |
| 2006 | 50 | #2449 |
| 2005 | 40 | #2701 |
| 2004 | 45 | #2452 |
| 2003 | 42 | #2470 |
| 2002 | 36 | #2632 |
| 2001 | 30 | #2988 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Levon a popular boy name?
Levon ranked #1650 among boys in 2025 with 102 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1514.
When was the name Levon most popular?
Levon peaked in 2018, when 140 American boys received the name (ranked #1299 that year). Since 2018 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Levon?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 17,647 newborn American boys was named Levon. It scores 70/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.