Livy
A diminutive of the female given name Olivia.
Every Livy since 2004 — 550 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Livy
Livy is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,979 in 2025 with 56 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2004, 550 American babies have been named Livy. Its peak came in 2024, when 56 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Livy stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Livy year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 56 | #2,979 |
| 2024 | 56 | #2,963 |
| 2023 | 44 | #3,555 |
| 2022 | 49 | #3,297 |
| 2021 | 31 | #4,466 |
| 2020 | 27 | #4,836 |
| 2019 | 31 | #4,501 |
| 2018 | 24 | #5,400 |
| 2017 | 30 | #4,651 |
| 2016 | 37 | #4,048 |
| 2015 | 40 | #3,820 |
| 2014 | 30 | #4,719 |
| 2013 | 27 | #5,084 |
| 2012 | 18 | #7,042 |
| 2011 | 16 | #7,650 |
| 2010 | 9 | #11,844 |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | 7 | #14,744 |
| 2007 | 5 | #19,327 |
| 2006 | 7 | #14,490 |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | 6 | #15,282 |
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Famous people named Livy
- Livy Historian · -59–17
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Livy mean?
A diminutive of the female given name Olivia.
How popular is the name Livy in 2025?
Livy ranked #2,979 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 56 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Livy?
550 babies have been named Livy in the United States since 2004, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Livy most popular?
Livy peaked in 2024, when 56 newborns received the name.
Is Livy a boy or girl name?
Livy is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Livy rising or falling?
Livy is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Livy?
Well-known people named Livy include Livy (historian).