What does Liv mean?
Liv comes from the Old Norse for “life” or “protection.”
What does Ingrid mean?
Ingrid means “beautiful” or “beloved of Ing,” a Norse fertility god.
Liv vs Ingrid
Which is more popular?
Liv is more popular than Ingrid today: about 296 US babies were given the name Liv in 2025, compared with 209 named Ingrid.
| Liv | Ingrid | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Life | Ing's beauty |
| Origin | Norse | Norse |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | LEEV | ING-grid |
| Syllables | 1 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1956 | 1897 |
| Peak year | 2017 (437) | 1967 (578) |
| In 2025 | 296 | 209 |
| Trend | Rising | Declining |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Liv
Ingrid
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Liv | Ingrid |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 2,267 | 1,380 |
| 2010s | 3,443 | 2,946 |
| 2000s | 890 | 4,036 |
| 1990s | 84 | 2,613 |
| 1980s | 73 | 2,504 |
| 1970s | 129 | 3,735 |
| 1960s | 5 | 4,873 |
| 1950s | 10 | 2,606 |
| 1940s | 0 | 1,895 |
| 1930s | 0 | 389 |
| 1920s | 0 | 341 |
| 1910s | 0 | 334 |
| 1900s | 0 | 83 |
| 1890s | 0 | 12 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Liv or Ingrid more popular?
Liv is more popular than Ingrid today: about 296 US babies were given the name Liv in 2025, compared with 209 named Ingrid.
What is the difference between Liv and Ingrid?
Liv means Life (Norse origin), while Ingrid means Ing's beauty (Norse origin).
Which name is older, Liv or Ingrid?
In US records, Liv first appears in 1956 and Ingrid in 1897, so Ingrid has the longer recorded history.