Declining since 2020, #2,941 for boys today.
Popularity of Leviathan since 1991
Babies named Leviathan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 33 |
| 2000s | 78 |
| 2010s | 356 |
| 2020s | 396 |
Meaning & origin
Leviathan is an uncommon biblical name with a formidable image. First recorded in U.S. births in 1991, it reached its peak rank of 2,941 in 2020, but by 2025 its usage has fallen, as 1 in 40,668 boys received the name. The name draws from the Hebrew myth of a powerful sea creature, and its top state is Ohio. Despite its rarity, a small number of parents each year choose it for its striking, dramatic resonance. The trajectory has been declining since 2020, suggesting it remains a niche, bold choice rather than a mainstream revival.
Leviathan derives from the Hebrew לִוְיָתָן (livyatan), meaning 'twisted' or 'coiled,' referring to a primordial sea creature mentioned in the Hebrew Bible (Job 41, Psalms 74:14, Isaiah 27:1). In Jewish tradition it is a fearsome beast, and the name has been adopted in English as a byword for anything of immense size and power. As a given name, it is extremely rare and modern, first appearing in U.S. records in 1991.
Where Leviathan is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Levi, Lev, Than
Sibling names for Leviathan
Names that share Leviathan's style, for a brother or sister.
