Levester
Levester is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Likely a modern variant derived from Sylvester ('from the forest') or Lester ('camp from Leicester').
Origin and history
Levester is a rare masculine name of English origin, likely created as a variant or elaboration of names like Sylvester or Lester. It was historically used in the United States during the 20th century but has become extremely uncommon in recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
838 babies in the United States have been named Levester since 1880. It ranks #3838 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- MS (62.5 %)
- AR (18.2 %)
- NC (8 %)
- SC (5.7 %)
- TX (5.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 40 |
| 1920-1930 | 118 |
| 1930-1940 | 115 |
| 1940-1950 | 158 |
| 1950-1960 | 166 |
| 1960-1970 | 120 |
| 1970-1980 | 71 |
| 1980-1990 | 38 |
| 1990-2000 | 7 |
| 2000-2010 | 5 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Levester enjoyed modest usage in the United States during the mid-20th century before falling off the SSA charts entirely in recent years.
- It likely originated as a blend or phonetic variant of classic names like Lester and Sylvester.