Holding steady.
Popularity of Levada since 1891
Babies named Levada per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1920, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Levada's real moment was 1900.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 16 |
| 1900s | 41 |
| 1910s | 109 |
| 1920s | 151 |
| 1930s | 98 |
| 1940s | 75 |
| 1950s | 23 |
| 1960s | 14 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Levada is a rare American given name that first appeared in the late 1800s, reaching a peak usage around 1900, when it was recorded for a small number of girls. According to Social Security Administration data, the name has not ranked in the top 1000 names since the early 20th century, and by the 2020s it was given to fewer than five newborns annually, making it a truly uncommon choice. Its trajectory has been stable at near-zero usage for over a century, and the name never achieved any geographic concentration (no top states). The etymology remains uncertain: while it may echo the place name Nevada or an English feminine diminutive pattern, no clear derivation has been established. For parents drawn to obscure vintage names, Levada offers a soft, melodic sound alongside a peculiar history.
Levada is a rare name likely formed in the late 19th century as a feminine variant of Nevada, the name of the U.S. state, or directly from the Spanish noun 'levada' meaning 'avenue' or 'path' (compare Portuguese 'levada', a water channel). It has never entered widespread use, remaining a very obscure choice even in its peak decade of the 1900s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Vada, Levi
Sibling names for Levada
Names that share Levada's style, for a brother or sister.
