Rising since 2014, #9,457 for girls today.
Popularity of Levee since 2012
Babies named Levee per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 34 | 6 |
| 2020s | 50 | 44 |
Meaning & origin
Levee is a rare modern name that first entered U.S. records in 2012. As of 2025, it ranks 9,457th, with about 1 in every 160,727 newborns receiving the name. Its popularity peaked in 2020, after which it has declined somewhat. The name is likely a creative respelling of Levi or an English word name. Its trajectory has been rising since 2014, but it remains extremely uncommon. The top states for Levee are not recorded due to its rarity. As a unisex name, it has been used for both boys and girls, reflecting modern naming trends that favor unique, soft-sounding names.
Levee first appeared in U.S. records in 2012. It may be a respelling or variation of Levi, an ancient Hebrew name, or a creative spelling inspired by the English word 'levee' (an embankment against flooding). Given its recent emergence, the etymology is speculative and the name is best described as a modern coinage.
Sibling names for Levee
Names that share Levee's style, for a brother or sister.
