Leevi
Leevi is a boy's name of Other origin.
Meaning
Joined, attached, or pledged.
Origin and history
Leevi is the Finnish form of the biblical name Levi, derived from a Hebrew root meaning joined or attached. It is widely popular in Finland and has seen modest, growing use in the United States in recent years. Its melodic sound aligns with modern preferences for soft, vowel-rich boys' names.
Popularity in the United States
812 babies in the United States have been named Leevi since 1880. It ranks #3864 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1778.
States where it is most popular
- TX (61.3 %)
- CA (22.6 %)
- GA (8.1 %)
- OH (8.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 21 |
| 1990-2000 | 77 |
| 2000-2010 | 176 |
| 2010-2019 | 384 |
| 2020-2029 | 149 |
Famous people named Leevi
- Leevi Madetoja: Composer, Conductor
Fun facts
- Leevi has consistently ranked among the top names for boys in Finland for several decades.
- The name adapted into Finnish orthography by doubling the 'e' to preserve the long vowel sound of Levi.