Liev
A boy's name of Hebrew origin with 501 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
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Liev is a boy's baby name of Hebrew origin meaning 'heart' — from the Hebrew lev. As a given name, it is most famously associated with actor Liev Schreiber, known for his roles in Ray Donovan and the Scream franchise, whose striking presence gave the name a distinctly artistic and intense quality.
Liev has the same warm, minimal quality as Lev — a name that is literally all heart, in just four letters. For parents who love Hebrew names with a poetic meaning and a distinctive sound, Liev is an inspired and unusual choice.
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In the American context, Liev is a boy's name with a focused stretch of recorded use (2007–2024). Its Hebrew roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
Today, Liev is an active part of the American naming landscape (ranked #4137), continuing to accumulate its own cultural meaning with each new child who carries it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Liev has 17+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2007.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 118 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 363 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 20 | — |
The Story of Liev
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2016, Liev is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Liev are most likely born between 2007 and 2024.
How rare is Liev?
Only about 1 in every 138,462 babies born in 2024 was named Liev — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2007, peaked in the 2010s with 363 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Liev by the numbers
- Would fill 10 school buses
- Meeting one Liev per day would take 1.4 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(17 years, 2007–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 26 | #4137 |
| 2023 | 19 | #5171 |
| 2022 | 23 | #4523 |
| 2021 | 19 | #5038 |
| 2020 | 31 | #3540 |
| 2019 | 32 | #3531 |
| 2018 | 42 | #2868 |
| 2017 | 41 | #2926 |
| 2016 | 58 | #2295 |
| 2015 | 44 | #2748 |
| 2014 | 40 | #2914 |
| 2013 | 33 | #3311 |
| 2012 | 19 | #4963 |
| 2011 | 25 | #4056 |
| 2010 | 29 | #3681 |
| 2009 | 13 | #6666 |
| 2007 | 7 | #10450 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2007–2024