Holding steady.
Popularity of Levette since 1951
Babies named Levette per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 23 |
| 1960s | 103 |
| 1970s | 88 |
| 1980s | 27 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Levette is a rare name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1951, but it never entered widespread use. Its peak year was 1971, when it ranked outside the top 1000 names, reflecting very low frequency. The name has remained consistently rare, with a stable trajectory showing no significant revival in later decades. It is not associated with any top states, indicating its distribution is scattered. As a modern coinage, Levette carries an air of uniqueness without deep historical roots, making it a choice for parents seeking an uncommon, softly feminine name.
Levette is a rare modern coinage, likely a diminutive or feminine variant of names like Lavette or Lovette, which themselves derive from French surnames. It may also be influenced by the French word "levrette," meaning "female greyhound" or a small leveret. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1951 and saw modest use in the 1970s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Levy, Vette, Etta
Sibling names for Levette
Names that share Levette's style, for a brother or sister.
