Liv
A diminutive of the female given names Olive and Olivia.
Every Liv since 1956 — 6,901 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Liv
Liv is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #896 in 2025 with 296 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1956, 6,901 American babies have been named Liv. Its peak came in 2017, when 437 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 Liv stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Liv year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 296 | #896 |
| 2024 | 309 | #874 |
| 2023 | 405 | #703 |
| 2022 | 401 | #729 |
| 2021 | 424 | #686 |
| 2020 | 432 | #666 |
| 2019 | 434 | #669 |
| 2018 | 429 | #681 |
| 2017 | 437 | #672 |
| 2016 | 414 | #697 |
| 2015 | 396 | #720 |
| 2014 | 357 | #785 |
| 2013 | 274 | #927 |
| 2012 | 237 | #1,061 |
| 2011 | 270 | #951 |
| 2010 | 195 | #1,238 |
| 2009 | 174 | #1,370 |
| 2008 | 129 | #1,727 |
| 2007 | 103 | #1,996 |
| 2006 | 84 | #2,281 |
| 2005 | 97 | #1,978 |
| 2004 | 112 | #1,731 |
| 2003 | 81 | #2,157 |
| 2002 | 44 | #3,224 |
| 2001 | 30 | #4,155 |
| 2000 | 36 | #3,627 |
| 1995 | 8 | #10,124 |
| 1990 | 6 | #12,262 |
| 1985 | 8 | #7,988 |
| 1980 | 12 | #5,747 |
| 1975 | 20 | #3,460 |
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Famous people named Liv
- Liv Ullmann Actor · b. 1938
- Liv Tyler Actor · b. 1977
- Liv Grete Skjelbreid Athlete · b. 1974
- Liv Kristine Singer · b. 1976
- Liv Lisa Fries Actor · b. 1990
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Liv mean?
A diminutive of the female given names Olive and Olivia.
How popular is the name Liv in 2025?
Liv ranked #896 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 296 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Liv?
6,901 babies have been named Liv in the United States since 1956, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Liv most popular?
Liv peaked in 2017, when 437 newborns received the name.
Is Liv a boy or girl name?
Liv is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Liv rising or falling?
Liv has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Liv?
Well-known people named Liv include Liv Ullmann (actor), Liv Tyler (actor), Liv Grete Skjelbreid (athlete).