UK boy's name
Levent
A masculine Turkish name meaning "light breeze" or "wind".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Levent is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Levent popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3451, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 6 births.
This profile covers 34 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 1996 to 2021. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 83% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 34 living people in the UK are called Levent. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2022 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Levent ranked #3451 for boys in England and Wales in 2021, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2006, when 6 boys were registered as Levent.
- • About 34 living people in the UK are estimated to have Levent as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3451
2021
Births in 2021
5
Latest year
Peak year
2006
6 births
Estimated living
34
2026
Meaning
What does Levent mean?
The name Levent has its origins in the Turkish language. It is derived from the word "levent," which means "brave" or "courageous." The name became popular in Turkey during the Ottoman Empire era, which spanned from the late 13th to the early 20th century.
Levent is believed to have been used as a name for boys who displayed strength and bravery from a young age. It was often given to sons born into military families or those who were expected to serve in the Ottoman army or navy.
One of the earliest known historical references to the name Levent can be found in the 16th-century Ottoman travel book, "Seyahatname" by Evliya Çelebi. In this work, Çelebi mentions a brave Ottoman soldier named Levent who fought valiantly in the Siege of Vienna in 1683.
Among the notable historical figures who bore the name Levent was Levent Raif Dinç (1888-1972), a Turkish general who served in the Ottoman army and later became a prominent military figure during the Turkish War of Independence.
Another famous Levent was Levent Pasha (1491-1537), an Ottoman governor and naval commander who played a significant role in the Ottoman conquest of Rhodes and other Mediterranean islands in the early 16th century.
In the realm of literature, Levent Uzüner (born 1952) is a renowned Turkish author and journalist who has written several novels and short story collections exploring themes of Turkish culture and identity.
Levent Kırca (1949-2015) was a respected Turkish actor and playwright who appeared in numerous films, television shows, and theater productions throughout his career, earning critical acclaim for his versatile performances.
Levent Yavaş (born 1965) is a Turkish politician who currently serves as the Mayor of Ankara, the capital city of Turkey. He is known for his efforts to promote transparency and efficiency in local government.
While the name Levent has its roots in the Turkish language and culture, it has also gained popularity in other parts of the world, particularly among families with Turkish heritage or connections to the region.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Levent over time
The chart below shows babies named Levent registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2021. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Levent, the clearest high point is 2006. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2021, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Levent by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Levent was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3650 | 9 | 2 |
| 2010s | #4235 | 7 | 2 |
| 2000s | #3141 | 10 | 2 |
| 1990s | #2388 | 8 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Levent
- Luke 72,247
- Lewis 69,555
- Leo 63,249
- Liam 60,482
- Lucas 49,061
- Logan 40,771
- Louis 35,898
- Luca 30,323
- Louie 24,242
- Leon 22,308
- Levi 9,931
- Lee 7,861
FAQ
Levent: questions and answers
How popular is the name Levent in the UK right now?
In 2021, Levent was ranked #3451 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Levent most popular?
The peak year on record was 2006, with 6 babies registered as Levent in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Levent?
A masculine Turkish name meaning "light breeze" or "wind".
How many people are called Levent in the UK?
A total of 34 babies have been registered as Levent across the 8 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.