Levon
Levon is a boy's name of Armenian origin.
Meaning
Lion.
Origin and history
Levon is an Armenian form of the name Leon or Leo. It gained cultural prominence in the United States largely due to musician Levon Helm and the Elton John song named after him. Today, it remains a distinctive choice with moderate, steady usage in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
5,738 babies in the United States have been named Levon since 1880. It ranks #1597 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1326.
States where it is most popular
- CA (32.1 %)
- NY (14.2 %)
- NC (7.7 %)
- FL (6.7 %)
- SC (6.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 79 |
| 1920-1930 | 170 |
| 1930-1940 | 304 |
| 1940-1950 | 395 |
| 1950-1960 | 544 |
| 1960-1970 | 368 |
| 1970-1980 | 540 |
| 1980-1990 | 689 |
| 1990-2000 | 583 |
| 2000-2010 | 465 |
| 2010-2019 | 972 |
| 2020-2029 | 629 |
Famous people named Levon
- Levon Helm: Musician, Singer
- Levon Aronian: Chess Grandmaster
Fun facts
- The name was popularized in pop culture by Elton John's 1971 hit song 'Levon', written by Bernie Taupin.
- Levon was a common regnal name among the kings of the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia during the Middle Ages.