Girl nameCurrently #874 in the USSteady
Liv
//ˈlɪv//
1 syllablePeak year: 20173 lettersStarts with L
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Liv'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.
Liv's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Liv |
|---|---|
| 1956 | 5 |
| 1958 | 5 |
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1973 | 13 |
| 1974 | 22 |
| 1975 | 20 |
| 1976 | 15 |
| 1977 | 15 |
| 1978 | 18 |
| 1979 | 21 |
| 1980 | 12 |
| 1981 | 12 |
| 1982 | 19 |
| 1983 | 9 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1985 | 8 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 1998 | 17 |
| 1999 | 15 |
| 2000 | 36 |
| 2001 | 30 |
| 2002 | 44 |
| 2003 | 81 |
| 2004 | 112 |
| 2005 | 97 |
| 2006 | 84 |
| 2007 | 103 |
| 2008 | 129 |
| 2009 | 174 |
| 2010 | 195 |
| 2011 | 270 |
| 2012 | 237 |
| 2013 | 274 |
| 2014 | 357 |
| 2015 | 396 |
| 2016 | 414 |
| 2017 | 437 |
| 2018 | 429 |
| 2019 | 434 |
| 2020 | 432 |
| 2021 | 424 |
| 2022 | 400 |
| 2023 | 405 |
| 2024 | 308 |
Liv through the decades
- Liv peaked in 2017, when 437 babies were named Liv in the US.
- The 2020s were Liv's strongest decade, averaging 394 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Liv has risen 112% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Liv currently ranks #874 in the US and is holding steady.