Leviathan
Leviathan is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Twisted, coiled, or sea monster.
Origin and history
Leviathan is a name of Biblical Hebrew origin referring to a mythical sea monster or vast aquatic creature described in the Old Testament. Historically rare as a personal name, it has seen a slight increase in modern U.S. usage as a bold, dramatic choice. It carries strong literary, mythological, and theological associations.
Popularity in the United States
863 babies in the United States have been named Leviathan since 1880. It ranks #3814 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1532.
States where it is most popular
- CA (31.4 %)
- TX (30.9 %)
- PA (8.2 %)
- OH (7.7 %)
- FL (6.2 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 33 |
| 2000-2010 | 78 |
| 2010-2019 | 356 |
| 2020-2029 | 396 |
Fun facts
- Leviathan appears in several biblical books, including Job and Psalms, as a grand creature of the deep.
- Thomas Hobbes famously used 'Leviathan' in 1651 as the title of his treatise on political philosophy and the state.
- While historically rare, nearly half of all U.S. birth records for Leviathan have occurred since 2020.