Unisex nameNot in the current top charts
Ly
//ˈlaɪ//
1 syllablePeak year: 19842 lettersStarts with L
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Ly'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.
Ly's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Ly |
|---|---|
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1975 | 8 |
| 1976 | 8 |
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1979 | 7 |
| 1980 | 24 |
| 1981 | 17 |
| 1982 | 30 |
| 1983 | 28 |
| 1984 | 32 |
| 1985 | 22 |
| 1986 | 12 |
| 1987 | 19 |
| 1988 | 19 |
| 1989 | 18 |
| 1990 | 21 |
| 1991 | 12 |
| 1992 | 17 |
| 1993 | 19 |
| 1994 | 16 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 12 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2008 | 8 |
Ly through the decades
- Ly peaked in 1984, when 32 babies were named Ly in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1994–2008), use of Ly has fallen 61% compared to the 10 years before that.