Liev
Every Liev since 2007 — 521 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Liev
Liev is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,972 in 2025 with 20 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2007, 521 American babies have been named Liev. Its peak came in 2016, when 58 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Liev stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Liev year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | #4,972 |
| 2024 | 26 | #4,152 |
| 2023 | 19 | #5,175 |
| 2022 | 23 | #4,526 |
| 2021 | 19 | #5,040 |
| 2020 | 31 | #3,541 |
| 2019 | 32 | #3,533 |
| 2018 | 42 | #2,870 |
| 2017 | 41 | #2,927 |
| 2016 | 58 | #2,295 |
| 2015 | 44 | #2,748 |
| 2014 | 40 | #2,914 |
| 2013 | 33 | #3,311 |
| 2012 | 19 | #4,964 |
| 2011 | 25 | #4,058 |
| 2010 | 29 | #3,681 |
| 2009 | 13 | #6,668 |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | 7 | #10,450 |
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Famous people named Liev
- Liev Schreiber Actor · b. 1967
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Liev in 2025?
Liev ranked #4,972 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 20 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Liev?
521 babies have been named Liev in the United States since 2007, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Liev most popular?
Liev peaked in 2016, when 58 newborns received the name.
Is Liev a boy or girl name?
Liev is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Liev rising or falling?
Liev is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Liev?
Well-known people named Liev include Liev Schreiber (actor).