Leviathan

Leviathan - A very unique male name

Leviathan appeared on the charts for the first time in 2014 on position #3003. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Leviathan and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Leviathan? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Leviathan. The baby boy name Leviathan was given to 5 baby boys in 2025, ranking #4137 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 293,257 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Leviathan peaked in popularity 6 years ago in 2020 on position 1907.

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Leviathan is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Leviathan is currently topping the baby name charts in Ohio at position #1,399 - and is the least popular in Ohio at position #1,399.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Leviathan is where you live.

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Leviathan origin and meaning

Hebrew

From Hebrew livyatan, the great sea creature of the Bible, traditionally analysed as 'twisted, coiled one'

Leviathan is the mighty sea monster of Job, Psalms and Isaiah, later a byword for anything enormous, from Hobbes's state to modern fantasy. As a baby name it is a bold 2010s borrowing, entering US data in 2014 and peaking in 2020 before falling back. The creature is a biblical beast, not a person, so no bearer is listed.

Attested etymology

Leviathan is a 9 letter name with 4 syllables.

To see famous people named Leviathan, pop culture references for the name Leviathan and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Leviathan

We've found the following names that sound similar to Leviathan, sorted by popularity.

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Leviathan

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Leviathan a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Leviathan?

4 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

leh-VY-ah-thun · /lɪˈvaɪəθən/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Levi — The familiar biblical name it opens with; a different name

Nicknames: Levi

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2014, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

BiblicalMythologicalWord name

Why parents choose it

Parents who choose Leviathan want the full biblical-monster scale of it, usually with Levi as the everyday short form.

Worth knowing

• It names a sea monster and, by extension, anything overwhelmingly large — expect strong reactions
• Almost all bearers will live as Levi day to day