Livvie
A diminutive feminine given name of Hebrew origin meaning "joined, attached".
Name Census estimates that about 99 living Americans carry the first name Livvie. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Livvie today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Livvie births was 2024 (19 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Livvie. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Livvie with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Livvie. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
99
~ 1 in 3,462,165 Americans
Peak year
2024
19 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,275
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Livvie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Livvie from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 59 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Livvie by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Livvie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Livvie
The name Livvie is a diminutive form of the name Olivia, which has its origins in the Latin word "oliva," meaning "olive tree." The name Olivia was initially derived from the Latin masculine name Olivius or Olivos, which were derived from the word "oliva."
The name Olivia gained popularity in the 13th century, particularly in England and other parts of Europe. It is believed that the diminutive form Livvie emerged during this time as a term of endearment or a shortened version of the longer name Olivia.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Livvie can be found in the writings of English author and playwright William Shakespeare. In his play "Twelfth Night," written around 1601, one of the characters is referred to as "Liv," which is likely a shortened form of Livvie.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Livvie. One of the earliest was Livvie Lind (1828-1887), a Swedish operatic soprano who achieved international fame during the 19th century for her vocal talents and performances.
Another notable Livvie was Livvie Hart (1862-1945), an American actress and singer who had a successful career on the vaudeville stage in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She was known for her comedic performances and her ability to mimic various accents and dialects.
In the world of literature, Livvie Leigh (1877-1956) was a British novelist and playwright who wrote several popular works during the early 20th century, including the novel "The Green Hat" and the play "Bitter Sweet."
Moving into more recent times, Livvie Blunt (1934-2019) was a British actress and television presenter who appeared in numerous television shows and films throughout her career, including roles in "Coronation Street" and "Last of the Summer Wine."
Lastly, Livvie Dunne (born 2004) is a contemporary American gymnast and social media personality who has gained a significant following on platforms like TikTok and Instagram, where she shares videos of her gymnastic routines and other content.
People
Livvie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Livvie as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Livvie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Livvie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 99 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Livvie going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 3,462,165 US residents.
Is Livvie a common name?
We classify Livvie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 64.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 100 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Livvie most popular?
The single biggest year for Livvie was 2024, when 19 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Livvie is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Livvie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Livvie a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Livvie in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Livvie still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Livvie in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Livvie can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Livvie?
Find out how many Americans are named Livvie on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.