Liv Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Scandinavian
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Liv means 'protection' or 'shelter' in Old Norse.
Meaning of the Name Liv
Liv is a Scandinavian name derived from the Old Norse word 'hlíf', meaning 'protection' or 'shelter'. It is also associated with the Old Norse goddess of life and protection, also named Liv. This name has become popular in recent years and is often given to girls. It carries a strong and powerful meaning, symbolizing strength and security.
Popularity of the Name Liv
The popularity for the name Liv peaked in popularity in the year 2017 with 437 births, which ranked number 1,274 out of 30,076 unique names for that year. Liv had the most female births in 2017 with 437, which ranked number 672 out of 18,425 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Liv has increased sharply over the last ten years from 237 births to 398 births, an increase of 67.93%. Among females, Liv has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 237 births to 398 births, an increase of 67.93%.
Nationwide Popularity of Liv
- 20 Year Trend of Liv: 804.55%
- 10 Year Trend of Liv: 67.93%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Liv: 67.93%
Popularity of Liv by State
Among females, Liv was most popular in Western states with 119 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 78 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Liv. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1044 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 78 | 452 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 683 |
| CT | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 341 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 37 | 500 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1517 |
| HI | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 175 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 852 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 416 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 809 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 803 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 547 |
| MO | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 723 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 580 |
| NV | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 414 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 29 | 587 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1417 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1394 |
| SC | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 776 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1140 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 41 | 775 |
| UT | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 424 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 934 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 483 |
| WI | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 543 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Liv
- Total Births of Liv: 419 (5.32%)
- Female Births of Liv: 419 (5.32%)
Given the upward trend of Liv over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 5.32% increase in total births, for a total of 419 births in 2024. For Females, births for Liv have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 419 female births in 2024, an increase of 5.32%.