Lyfe
Every Lyfe since 2006 — 463 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lyfe
Lyfe is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,805 in 2025 with 21 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2006, 463 American babies have been named Lyfe — about 73% boys and 27% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2016, when 39 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Lyfe stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lyfe year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 21 | #4,805 |
| 2024 | 7 | #12,932 | 19 | #5,185 |
| 2023 | — | — | 15 | #6,109 |
| 2022 | 13 | #8,325 | 18 | #5,342 |
| 2021 | 5 | #16,743 | 24 | #4,323 |
| 2020 | 13 | #8,232 | 22 | #4,503 |
| 2019 | 9 | #11,024 | 20 | #4,903 |
| 2018 | 5 | #17,160 | 23 | #4,437 |
| 2017 | 11 | #9,697 | 14 | #6,218 |
| 2016 | 10 | #10,551 | 29 | #3,738 |
| 2015 | 6 | #15,648 | 13 | #6,562 |
| 2014 | 5 | #18,148 | 12 | #6,906 |
| 2013 | 9 | #11,582 | 20 | #4,741 |
| 2012 | — | — | 16 | #5,629 |
| 2011 | — | — | 7 | #10,335 |
| 2010 | 6 | #16,175 | 15 | #5,928 |
| 2009 | 7 | #14,613 | 11 | #7,520 |
| 2008 | 7 | #14,764 | 11 | #7,520 |
| 2007 | 5 | #19,357 | 17 | #5,345 |
| 2006 | 6 | #16,316 | 12 | #6,738 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lyfe in 2025?
Lyfe ranked #4,805 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 21 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lyfe?
463 babies have been named Lyfe in the United States since 2006, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lyfe most popular?
Lyfe peaked in 2016, when 39 newborns received the name.
Is Lyfe a boy or girl name?
Lyfe is used for both: about 27% of babies named Lyfe have been girls and 73% boys.
Is the name Lyfe rising or falling?
Lyfe is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.