25,656births recorded
18Countries
1Variants
2013Peak · Sweden
#32Belgium 2025
Liv is a girl name family recorded 25,656 times in 18 countries since 1956. It ranks highest today in Belgium (#32 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Sweden in 2013, at 290.1 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Rank in countries that publish top lists only
All forms of Liv
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liv | Swedish | 6,901 | 🇺🇸 United States | #895 | 2020 | ▼ 17 % |
| Liv | Swedish | 5,091 | 🇸🇪 Sweden | #48 | 2013 | ▼ 11 % |
| Liv | Swedish | 4,085 | 🇫🇷 France | #130 | 2024 | ▲ 243 % |
| Liv | Swedish | 2,862 | 🇧🇪 Belgium | #32 | 2023 | ▲ 19 % |
| Liv | Swedish | 2,636 | 🇩🇰 Denmark | #43 | 2014 | – |
| Liv | Swedish | 1,570 | 🇨🇭 Switzerland | #67 | 2024 | ▲ 55 % |
Questions about Liv
How popular is the name Liv?
In 2025 it ranked #32 in Belgium. Official registers record 25,656 births across 18 countries.
When was Liv most popular?
It peaked in Sweden in 2013, at 290.1 births per 100,000.
Is Liv a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Liv is a girl name.