Liv
Liv first appears in US records in 1956. It peaked in 2017, when 437 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 296.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Liv popular?
Rising Liv has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 2,267 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3,443 | |
| 2000s | 890 | |
| 1990s | 84 | |
| 1980s | 73 | |
| 1970s | 129 | |
| 1960s | 5 | |
| 1950s | 10 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Liv mean?
Liv comes from the Old Norse for “life” or “protection.”
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Liv mean?
Liv means Life. Liv comes from the Old Norse for “life” or “protection.”
What is the origin of the name Liv?
Liv is of Norse origin.
How do you pronounce Liv?
Liv is pronounced “LEEV.”
Is Liv a boy or a girl name?
Liv is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Liv a popular name right now?
Liv has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Liv?
In 2025, Liv ranked #896 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Liv most popular?
Liv was most popular in 2017, when about 437 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Liv?
Names similar to Liv include Frida, Ingrid, Alva, Thora, Runa.
What names go well with Liv?
Norse names that pair well with Liv include Eric, Erik, Freya, Odin, Astrid.