Total births
521
Boys' name · since 2007
Liev
521 babies named Liev in U.S. Social Security records since 2007, with the highest year being 2016. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #4184
- among boys today
- 521
- born since 2007
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 71%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Liev is the #4184 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 521 recorded since 2007.
Social Security Administration records show Liev recorded 521 times among boys since 2007, holding rank #4184 nationally today, ahead of 71% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2007 to 2025.
- #4184 among boys today
- 521 born since 2007
- 2010s peak decade
- 71% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Liev is currently the #4184 boys' name in America, more common than 71% of boys - 521 born since 2007, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4184
- among boys today
- 521
- born since 2007
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 71%
- more common than other boys
Liev vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4184
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 71% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
70% of everyone ever named Liev was born in this single decade.
2016
Single peak year
58 babies were named Liev in 2016 - its busiest year on record.
How Liev compares
521 Top 43% higher than 57% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Liev's all-time total is 42% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Liev | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 521 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 58 | 23 | 22,252 |
Liev's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Liev's SSA record in two at 2017 and the more recent half accounts for 49% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 51%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 2007, with only 7 births recorded -- set against the 2016 peak of 58, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Liev at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2016
Current rank
#4,184
Active since
2007
Liev popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2007–2025
- Peak year (2016)
- 58
- Annual births at peak, across 19 years of records
Liev by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Liev's strongest decade.
363 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 70% of all-time use.
Liev births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 20
2000s
20 births
- 2010s
2010s
363 births
- 2020s 138
2020s
138 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 363 births (70% of all-time use).
How Liev compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Liev's total volume
Liev vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Liev by state
Where Liev concentrates geographically, total births since 2007
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 74 | 14.2% |
| #2 | New York | | 60 | 11.5% |
| #3 | Texas | | 13 | 2.5% |
California share of Liev's total US births 14.2%
Even split
74 of 521 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Liev? ▼
Since 2007, Social Security records show 521 babies named Liev. Today it holds rank #4184 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2016, with 58 births.
When was Liev most popular? ▼
Liev was most popular in the 2010s decade with 363 total births. The single peak year was 2016.
Where is Liev most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Liev are California (74 births), New York (60 births), Texas (13 births).
How long has the name Liev been used? ▼
Records for Liev go back to 2007, giving 19 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Liev? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Liem, Lief, Lieutenant, Liel, and 3 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Liev's data
- Liev's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (363 total births) through the 2020s (138) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Lievs (74 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Liev
Nearby Names Like Liev
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Liev
Liem Boy
#5754 742 births
Lief Boy
279 births
Lieutenant Boy
199 births
Liel Boy
#8091 111 births
Lien Boy
6 births
Compare Liev side by side: Liev vs Liem Liev vs Lief Liev vs Lieutenant
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Liev
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 2007–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Liev: #4184 Boys' Name - 521 Births, Peak 2016." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/liev. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Liev draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.