Livvy
A diminutive form of Elizabeth, of Hebrew origin meaning "consecrated to God".
Name Census estimates that about 595 living Americans carry the first name Livvy. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Livvy today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Livvy births was 2024 (110 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Livvy. 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 Livvy with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
595
~ 1 in 576,058 Americans
Peak year
2024
110 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#1,828
Tracked since 2003
Popularity
Livvy: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Livvy 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 315 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
Livvy 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 Livvy during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Livvys live
The SSA's state-level files cover 9 states and territories. Texas, California, Utah recorded the most babies named Livvy, while New York, Missouri, Minnesota recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 11 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Livvy
The name Livvy is a diminutive form of the feminine given name Olivia, which has its origins in the Latin language. Olivia itself derives from the Latin word "oliva," meaning "olive tree." The olive tree held great significance in ancient Roman culture, representing peace, fertility, and victory.
Livvy as a name can be traced back to the medieval period, particularly in England and other parts of Europe where the name Olivia was in use. It emerged as a pet name or nickname for Olivia, reflecting the affectionate and informal nature of diminutive forms.
While the name Livvy does not appear to have any direct historical references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its parent name Olivia has been recorded in various historical documents and records throughout the centuries.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Livvy can be found in the 16th century. Livvy Tuck, born around 1540 in England, was a renowned herbalist and midwife during the Elizabethan era.
In the 18th century, Livvy Stanhope (1720-1808) was an English aristocrat and socialite known for her wit and charm in London's high society circles.
During the Victorian era, Livvy Marsh (1833-1904) was a prominent English author and poet, celebrated for her works exploring themes of love, nature, and the human experience.
In the early 20th century, Livvy Schmitt (1892-1975) was a German-American artist and sculptor who gained recognition for her modernist works and contributions to the art scene in New York City.
More recently, Livvy Dunne (born 2002) is an American collegiate gymnast and social media influencer, known for her achievements in gymnastics and her popularity on platforms like TikTok and Instagram.
People
Livvy + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Livvy 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
Livvy: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Livvy?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 595 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Livvy 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 576,058 US residents.
Is Livvy a common name?
We classify Livvy as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 599 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Livvy most popular?
The single biggest year for Livvy was 2024, when 110 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Livvy 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 Livvy in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Livvy a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Livvy 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 Livvy still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Livvy 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 Livvy 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 have the name Livvy?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.