Levester Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Levester originates from the Latin word 'levare', meaning 'to lift'. It evolved from Latin to Old French and then to Middle English, eventually becoming a modern English name. The name conveys traits of strength and elevation. It has no biblical relevance and gained popularity in the 20th century as a unique name in America.
The name Levester is most popular in Mississippi, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Silent Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Levester has been stalled for male in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in South. Across generations, 'Levester' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2871st out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2106th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2035th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3493rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 9366th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 24088th out of 24088 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 8681st out of 9204 names. Discover how the name 'Levester' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Levester"
Pronunciation
/lɪˈvɛstər/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
Levester is derived from the Latin word 'levare', meaning 'to lift' or 'to raise'. The name is believed to have been influenced by the combination of 'Levi', which means 'joined' or 'attached', and the suffix '-ster', which is often used in names to indicate a person associated with a particular quality or profession.
Meaning
to lift, to raise
Language Evolution
Latin: Levare, Old French: Levester, Middle English: Levester, Modern English: Levester
Historical Usage
Levester gained popularity in the United States during the 20th century, particularly in the mid-1900s, as unique names became more fashionable.
Variants & Derivatives
Levi, Vester, Lev, Lester
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Levester is seen as a distinctive and somewhat uncommon name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Levester Williams, an American musician, Levester Johnson, an American athlete
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Levester"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Levester"
"Levester" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2871st of 7545 | 132 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2106th of 6773 | 226 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2035th of 7552 | 297 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3493rd of 10718 | 139 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 9366th of 16616 | 39 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 24088th of 24088 | 5 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 8681st of 9204 | 6 |
Regional Popularity of "Levester" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
75.44% 1785th/2366 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
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63.75% 1500th/2353 |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
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55.49% 1583rd/2853 |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Levester" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Levester"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Levester" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.