Holding steady.
Popularity of Levander since 1917
Babies named Levander per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1951, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Levander's real moment was 1925.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 12 |
| 1930s | 17 |
| 1940s | 27 |
| 1950s | 46 |
| 1960s | 28 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 32 |
| 1990s | 17 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Levander is a rare masculine name first recorded in the United States in 1917. It saw its peak usage in 1925, when it reached its highest rank (though still outside the top 1000) before declining into obscurity. The name's trajectory has been stable, with no recorded births in recent years, suggesting it never achieved widespread popularity. Its origins are uncertain; it is likely a modern American elaboration of Leander or a masculine form of Lavender, the aromatic herb. Despite its obscurity, Levander carries a gentle, botanical charm that may appeal to parents seeking a distinctive name with vintage flair. Its top state data is sparse, indicating no strong regional concentration. For those drawn to rare names with a soft sound, Levander offers a unique choice.
Levander appears to be a modern coinage, likely an elaborated or respelled form of the name Leander (from Greek Leandros, meaning 'lion man') or a masculine variant of Lavender, the flowering herb. Its earliest recorded use in U.S. data is 1917, and it saw modest popularity in the 1920s, peaking in 1925 but never reaching the top 1000. The name remains rare, with no clear traditional etymology apart from these plausible derivations.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Levan, Vander, Andy
Sibling names for Levander
Names that share Levander's style, for a brother or sister.
