Holding steady.
Popularity of Leverett since 1882
Babies named Leverett per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1921, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Leverett's real moment was 1896.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 6 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 40 |
| 1920s | 51 |
| 1930s | 28 |
| 1940s | 24 |
| 1950s | 15 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Leverett is an uncommon given name with English surname origins. First recorded in 1882, it saw its peak usage in 1896, after which its popularity declined steadily. Despite never ranking in the top 1000 nationally, the name has a stable trajectory in the modern era, appearing only sporadically. Leverett has not been among the top baby names in any state in recent decades. Its rarity today makes it a distinctive choice for parents seeking an old-fashioned name with historical resonance.
Leverett is an English surname and given name of uncertain derivation. It may be a variant of the surname Leveridge, itself from the Old English personal name Leofhere (meaning 'beloved army') combined with the suffix -ett. Alternatively, it could be a habitational name from a place such as Leverett in Massachusetts, named after John Leverett, a colonial governor. Leverett was used with some frequency in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States, reaching its peak rank in 1896.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lev, Ret
Variants: Leveridge, Leveret
Sibling names for Leverett
Names that share Leverett's style, for a brother or sister.
