Leviticus
Leviticus is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Pertaining to the Levites.
Origin and history
Leviticus is a masculine name derived from the title of the third book of the Hebrew Bible, which means 'pertaining to the Levites'. It refers to the priestly tribe of Levi responsible for sacred duties. In the United States, it remains a distinctive, uncommon choice among parents seeking traditional scriptural names.
Popularity in the United States
1,508 babies in the United States have been named Leviticus since 1880. It ranks #3230 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1535.
States where it is most popular
- TX (47.3 %)
- CA (20.5 %)
- IN (7.3 %)
- FL (6.3 %)
- OH (4.9 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1960-1970 | 7 |
| 1970-1980 | 82 |
| 1980-1990 | 109 |
| 1990-2000 | 148 |
| 2000-2010 | 266 |
| 2010-2019 | 498 |
| 2020-2029 | 393 |
Nicknames
Levi
Fun facts
- The name comes from Greek Leuitikon, meaning 'matters of the Levites'.
- While historically rare, Leviticus has seen steady interest in 21st-century U.S. baby records.