Lior
From Hebrew לִיאוֹר (Lior, “my light”).
Every Lior since 1969 — 1,209 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lior
Lior is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,968 in 2025 with 78 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1969, 1,209 American babies have been named Lior — about 73% boys and 27% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 93 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Lior stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lior year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | #7,353 | 78 | #1,968 |
| 2024 | 26 | #5,096 | 58 | #2,410 |
| 2023 | 19 | #6,308 | 61 | #2,306 |
| 2022 | 18 | #6,604 | 48 | #2,740 |
| 2021 | 9 | #10,776 | 58 | #2,362 |
| 2020 | 16 | #7,092 | 39 | #3,007 |
| 2019 | 11 | #9,479 | 40 | #3,029 |
| 2018 | 9 | #11,071 | 41 | #2,922 |
| 2017 | — | — | 29 | #3,734 |
| 2016 | — | — | 27 | #3,942 |
| 2015 | 7 | #13,878 | 26 | #4,038 |
| 2014 | 10 | #10,608 | 28 | #3,745 |
| 2013 | 8 | #12,680 | 26 | #3,917 |
| 2012 | 8 | #12,920 | 27 | #3,850 |
| 2011 | 20 | #6,472 | 25 | #4,059 |
| 2010 | 5 | #18,706 | 21 | #4,623 |
| 2009 | 10 | #11,150 | 13 | #6,669 |
| 2008 | 8 | #13,306 | 17 | #5,394 |
| 2007 | 5 | #19,320 | 23 | #4,312 |
| 2006 | 8 | #13,099 | 20 | #4,618 |
| 2005 | 9 | #11,453 | 13 | #6,087 |
| 2004 | 10 | #10,375 | 16 | #5,156 |
| 2003 | 7 | #13,264 | 16 | #4,953 |
| 2002 | 8 | #11,731 | 10 | #6,845 |
| 2001 | 15 | #7,175 | 7 | #8,863 |
| 2000 | 7 | #12,582 | 11 | #6,167 |
| 1995 | 6 | #12,681 | — | — |
| 1990 | 5 | #14,259 | 7 | #6,882 |
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Famous people named Lior
- Lior Refaelov Soccer player · b. 1986
- Lior Narkis Singer · b. 1976
- Lior Eliyahu Basketball player · b. 1985
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lior mean?
From Hebrew לִיאוֹר (Lior, “my light”).
How popular is the name Lior in 2025?
Lior ranked #1,968 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 78 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lior?
1,209 babies have been named Lior in the United States since 1969, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lior most popular?
Lior peaked in 2025, when 93 newborns received the name.
Is Lior a boy or girl name?
Lior is used for both: about 27% of babies named Lior have been girls and 73% boys.
Is the name Lior rising or falling?
Lior is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Lior?
Well-known people named Lior include Lior Refaelov (soccer player), Lior Narkis (singer), Lior Eliyahu (basketball player).