NAME PROFILE
Lev
Lev is a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'heart.' It signifies warmth, compassion, and emotional depth, reflecting a personality that is caring and empathetic. This name is often associated with strong leaders and thinkers who have a profound impact on others.
Key Stats
| Total births | 3,083 |
| Gender | Male (62% / 38%) |
| Peak year | 2025 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 2000 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 28%NY — 27%FL — 17%WA — 14%MA — 14%
Notable People
Lev Tolstoy (Author, *War and Peace*) · Lev Yashin (Footballer, considered one of the greatest goalkeepers) · Lev Vygotsky (Psychologist, known for cultural-historical psychology) · Lev Kuleshov (Filmmaker, known for the Kuleshov Effect) · Lev Shestov (Philosopher, known for existentialist thought)
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