UK boy's name
Levente
Hungarian name derived from the German name Leupold, meaning "brave people".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Levente is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Levente popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3112, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2015, with 16 births.
This profile covers 152 England and Wales registrations across 16 recorded years from 2008 to 2023. 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 38% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 151 living people in the UK are called Levente. 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 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Levente ranked #3112 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 6 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2015, when 16 boys were registered as Levente.
- • About 151 living people in the UK are estimated to have Levente as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3112
2023
Births in 2023
6
Latest year
Peak year
2015
16 births
Estimated living
151
2026
Meaning
What does Levente mean?
The given name Levente has its origins in the Hungarian language and culture, where it has been in use since ancient times. It is derived from the Hungarian word "levent", which means "brave warrior" or "valiant soldier". The name is believed to have originated during the era of the Magyar tribes, who settled in the Carpathian Basin in the 9th century.
In Hungarian mythology, Levente was the name of a legendary hero who was known for his courage and bravery in battle. This association with heroism and strength contributed to the popularity of the name among the Magyar people, who valued these qualities highly.
The earliest recorded use of the name Levente can be found in historical documents dating back to the 11th century. One of the first notable individuals to bear this name was Levente, the son of Prince Géza of Hungary, who lived in the late 10th century.
Throughout history, several other notable figures have borne the name Levente. One example is Levente Szabó (1841-1919), a Hungarian writer and journalist who played a significant role in the development of Hungarian literature during the 19th century.
Another prominent individual with the name Levente was Levente Molnár (1923-2016), a Hungarian-born American chess player and author who achieved the title of International Master and wrote several books on chess strategy and tactics.
In the field of sports, Levente Benkő (born 1979) is a Hungarian fencer who has won multiple Olympic and World Championship medals in sabre fencing, including a gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
Levente Zsiros (born 1979) is a Hungarian football player who played as a defender and represented his country in several international tournaments, including the 2016 European Championship.
While the name Levente has its roots in Hungarian culture, it has also gained recognition and popularity in other parts of the world, particularly among those with Hungarian heritage or connections. Its association with bravery, strength, and heroism has contributed to its enduring appeal across generations.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Levente over time
The chart below shows babies named Levente registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2008 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Levente, the clearest high point is 2015. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2023, compared with 16 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Levente by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Levente 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 | #2580 | 35 | 4 |
| 2010s | #2130 | 108 | 10 |
| 2000s | #3651 | 9 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Levente
- 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
Levente: questions and answers
How popular is the name Levente in the UK right now?
In 2023, Levente was ranked #3112 for boys in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.
When was Levente most popular?
The peak year on record was 2015, with 16 babies registered as Levente in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Levente?
Hungarian name derived from the German name Leupold, meaning "brave people".
How many people are called Levente in the UK?
A total of 152 babies have been registered as Levente across the 16 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.