Boy nameCurrently #925 in the USRising
Leif
//ˈlif//
1 syllablePeak year: 20224 lettersStarts with L
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Leif's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Leif's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Leif |
|---|---|
| 1912 | 7 |
| 1913 | 13 |
| 1914 | 14 |
| 1915 | 21 |
| 1916 | 17 |
| 1917 | 17 |
| 1918 | 18 |
| 1919 | 20 |
| 1920 | 6 |
| 1921 | 13 |
| 1922 | 14 |
| 1923 | 12 |
| 1924 | 11 |
| 1925 | 15 |
| 1926 | 16 |
| 1927 | 10 |
| 1928 | 14 |
| 1929 | 15 |
| 1930 | 10 |
| 1931 | 14 |
| 1932 | 12 |
| 1933 | 7 |
| 1934 | 8 |
| 1935 | 7 |
| 1936 | 8 |
| 1937 | 13 |
| 1938 | 13 |
| 1939 | 19 |
| 1940 | 16 |
| 1941 | 13 |
| 1942 | 18 |
| 1943 | 17 |
| 1944 | 13 |
| 1945 | 17 |
| 1946 | 20 |
| 1947 | 21 |
| 1948 | 23 |
| 1949 | 38 |
| 1950 | 40 |
| 1951 | 20 |
| 1952 | 34 |
| 1953 | 46 |
| 1954 | 46 |
| 1955 | 43 |
| 1956 | 44 |
| 1957 | 58 |
| 1958 | 48 |
| 1959 | 61 |
| 1960 | 78 |
| 1961 | 77 |
| 1962 | 77 |
| 1963 | 86 |
| 1964 | 80 |
| 1965 | 83 |
| 1966 | 72 |
| 1967 | 96 |
| 1968 | 102 |
| 1969 | 135 |
| 1970 | 157 |
| 1971 | 114 |
| 1972 | 109 |
| 1973 | 95 |
| 1974 | 97 |
| 1975 | 109 |
| 1976 | 90 |
| 1977 | 82 |
| 1978 | 124 |
| 1979 | 181 |
| 1980 | 169 |
| 1981 | 159 |
| 1982 | 164 |
| 1983 | 136 |
| 1984 | 112 |
| 1985 | 110 |
| 1986 | 113 |
| 1987 | 97 |
| 1988 | 94 |
| 1989 | 81 |
| 1990 | 87 |
| 1991 | 97 |
| 1992 | 79 |
| 1993 | 75 |
| 1994 | 84 |
| 1995 | 81 |
| 1996 | 89 |
| 1997 | 81 |
| 1998 | 91 |
| 1999 | 114 |
| 2000 | 126 |
| 2001 | 120 |
| 2002 | 101 |
| 2003 | 138 |
| 2004 | 114 |
| 2005 | 152 |
| 2006 | 135 |
| 2007 | 128 |
| 2008 | 140 |
| 2009 | 175 |
| 2010 | 176 |
| 2011 | 185 |
| 2012 | 179 |
| 2013 | 195 |
| 2014 | 205 |
| 2015 | 187 |
| 2016 | 214 |
| 2017 | 218 |
| 2018 | 207 |
| 2019 | 205 |
| 2020 | 245 |
| 2021 | 221 |
| 2022 | 290 |
| 2023 | 279 |
| 2024 | 250 |
Leif through the decades
- Leif peaked in 2022, when 290 babies were named Leif in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Leif has risen 39% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Leif currently ranks #925 in the US and is on the rise.