Leviathan
Leviathan first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 2020, when 87 boys were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Leviathan popular?
Rising Leviathan has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 396 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 356 | |
| 2000s | 78 | |
| 1990s | 33 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Leviathan mean?
Hebrew livyathan, a great sea-serpent/monster, generally glossed 'twisted, coiled' and derived (per Gesenius) from the root l-w-h 'to twine, wind' with a suffix, i.e. 'wreathed one'. Flag: the derivation is disputed (some hold it a loanword), and in use it is the name of a biblical serpent-monster; the 'coiled serpent' sense is the established reading.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Leviathan mean?
Leviathan means coiled serpent. Hebrew livyathan, a great sea-serpent/monster, generally glossed 'twisted, coiled' and derived (per Gesenius) from the root l-w-h 'to twine, wind' with a suffix, i.e. 'wreathed one'. Flag: the derivation is disputed (some hold it a loanword), and in use it is the name of a biblical serpent-monster; the 'coiled serpent' sense is the established reading.
What is the origin of the name Leviathan?
Leviathan is of hebrew origin.
How do you pronounce Leviathan?
Leviathan is pronounced “luh-VY-uh-thuhn.”
Is Leviathan a boy or a girl name?
Leviathan is most commonly used as a unisex name.
Is Leviathan a popular name right now?
Leviathan has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Leviathan?
In 2025, Leviathan ranked #2964 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Leviathan most popular?
Leviathan was most popular in 2020, when about 87 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Leviathan?
Names similar to Leviathan include Jordan, Ophir, Shai, Shiloh, Zion.
What names go well with Leviathan?
hebrew names that pair well with Leviathan include James, Michael, John, David, Mary.