Levon - A very unique male name
Levon at a glance
Levon is ranked #1821 among boy baby names in 2025, with 43 births in 2025. It peaked in 1953 at #786 and first appeared on the charts in 1923.
- Rank in 2025
- #1821
- Births in 2025
- 43
- Peak year
- 1953 (#786)
- First appeared
- 1923
- Trend
- #1603 in 2020 → #1821 in 2025 (Falling)
- Popularity
- 1 in 34,100 boys
- Visitor rating
- 4.2/5 (29 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 34,100 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Levon peaked in popularity 73 years ago in 1953 on position 786.
Famous with this name
Levon Hawke
Levon Helm
Levon
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Levon is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Levon is currently topping the baby name charts in California at position #950 - and is the least popular in New York at position #1,672.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 Levon is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Levon origin and meaning
Armenian / uncertain — multiple traditions
Used as an Armenian form related to Leon ('lion'); also familiar in the American South, where its own origin is less clear
Levon is the Armenian form of Leon, from the Greek word for lion, and has a long history in Armenian communities. In the US it is also inseparable from Levon Helm of The Band, an Arkansas musician whose name gave it a Southern-rock life. American use peaked in 2018, long after Helm's fame, on the broader vintage-name revival.
Origin uncertain
Levon is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.
To see famous people named Levon, pop culture references for the name Levon and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Levon
We've found the following names that sound similar to Levon, sorted by popularity.
Lavon / Levin / Leovanni / Livan / Liban / Levan / Leveon /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.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 1821 |
| 2024 | 1776 |
| 2023 | 1644 |
| 2022 | 1622 |
| 2021 | 1626 |
| 2020 | 1603 |
| 2019 | 1516 |
| 2018 | 1457 |
| 2017 | 1563 |
| 2016 | 1468 |
| 2015 | 1643 |
| 2014 | 1637 |
| 2013 | 1746 |
| 2012 | 1843 |
| 2011 | 2947 |
| 2010 | 3096 |
| 2009 | 2245 |
| 2008 | 2334 |
| 2007 | 2487 |
| 2006 | 2633 |
| 2005 | 2389 |
| 2004 | 2595 |
| 2003 | 2570 |
| 2002 | 2388 |
| 2000 | 2632 |
| 1999 | 2004 |
| 1998 | 1726 |
| 1997 | 1889 |
| 1996 | 2579 |
| 1995 | 2193 |
| 1994 | 2102 |
| 1993 | 1728 |
| 1992 | 1437 |
| 1991 | 1670 |
| 1990 | 1344 |
| 1989 | 1458 |
| 1988 | 1063 |
| 1987 | 1125 |
| 1986 | 1253 |
| 1985 | 1303 |
| 1984 | 1277 |
| 1983 | 1262 |
| 1982 | 1343 |
| 1981 | 1125 |
| 1980 | 1164 |
| 1979 | 1187 |
| 1978 | 1367 |
| 1977 | 1259 |
| 1975 | 1238 |
| 1974 | 1472 |
| 1973 | 1960 |
| 1972 | 1419 |
| 1971 | 1937 |
| 1966 | 1328 |
| 1965 | 1147 |
| 1964 | 1529 |
| 1963 | 1675 |
| 1962 | 1039 |
| 1961 | 1011 |
| 1960 | 1152 |
| 1959 | 1686 |
| 1958 | 1114 |
| 1957 | 850 |
| 1956 | 982 |
| 1955 | 833 |
| 1954 | 896 |
| 1953 | 786 |
| 1952 | 961 |
| 1951 | 836 |
| 1950 | 894 |
| 1949 | 854 |
| 1948 | 964 |
| 1947 | 1216 |
| 1946 | 810 |
| 1945 | 1150 |
| 1944 | 1543 |
| 1943 | 1442 |
| 1942 | 1146 |
| 1941 | 1286 |
| 1940 | 1193 |
| 1939 | 1541 |
| 1938 | 1381 |
| 1937 | 1210 |
| 1935 | 1224 |
| 1934 | 1138 |
| 1933 | 1427 |
| 1931 | 1345 |
| 1923 | 1858 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| California | 950 |
| Ohio | 1193 |
| Florida | 1569 |
| New York | 1672 |
Even more about Levon
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 Levon 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 Levon?
2 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.Pronunciation
LEE-von · /ˈliːvɒn/
Helm's name is often said LEE-von; lee-VON is also heard.
Around the world
- Levon (Armenian) — The Armenian form related to Leon
- Leon (Greek) — The root name, 'lion'
Spellings and nicknames
- Levan — A Georgian name that looks close but is distinct
- Lavonne — A feminine name with a similar shape
Famous bearers
- Levon Helm — Drummer and singer of The Band, born Mark Lavon Helm and known professionally as Levon Helm (1940–2012) Contemporary
Style
InternationalVintage revival
Why parents choose it
Parents choose Levon for a name that can honour Armenian heritage or Americana music with equal ease. It peaked in 2018 and remains uncommon.
Worth knowing
- Pronunciation varies between LEE-von and lee-VON
- Often mistaken for Levi, Leon or Devon on first hearing
