Will my child share the name Liv with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 9 UK babies named Liv per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Liv in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Liv becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Liv has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 1645 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1088 in 2015. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.

Is Liv popular in the US as well as the UK?

Liv is more popular in the US (#874) than in the UK (#2772). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.

Is Liv a popular baby name in the United States?

Liv ranks #874 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.

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👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #2772

Liv

Liv is a distinctive choice, ranked #2772 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Liv in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#2772

US Rank #874

About the Name Liv

Liv has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1645 places in five years. It was most popular in 2015 at #1088 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Liv is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.

In the US it ranks even higher at #874, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.