Rising since 1986, #819 for girls today.
Popularity of Livia since 1906
Babies named Livia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 20 |
| 1910s | 135 |
| 1920s | 192 |
| 1930s | 99 |
| 1940s | 118 |
| 1950s | 276 |
| 1960s | 248 |
| 1970s | 266 |
| 1980s | 251 |
| 1990s | 510 |
| 2000s | 2,291 |
| 2010s | 3,830 |
| 2020s | 2,000 |
Meaning & origin
Livia is a name with ancient Roman roots that has seen a steady rise in popularity in the United States since 1986. In 2025, it ranked 819th with 1 in every 4,841 newborn girls receiving the name, reflecting its growing appeal as a classic yet fresh choice. The name reached its peak rank in 2018, and it has been consistently gaining traction for decades. Livia is most frequently found in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Minnesota, suggesting a particular affinity in the Northeast and Upper Midwest. Its etymology connects to the Roman family name Livius, and while the exact meaning is uncertain, the name carries historical weight through figures like Livia Drusilla. As a stylish alternative to Olivia, Livia offers a distinctive sound without feeling unfamiliar.
Livia is a name of ancient Roman origin, likely a feminine form of the Roman family name Livius. The root may be related to Latin 'lividus' (bluish) or to the Etruscan name Livi. It was borne by Livia Drusilla, the wife of Emperor Augustus, and has been used in Italian and other Romance languages since the Renaissance. In English-speaking countries, it gained modern popularity as a shorter, stylish alternative to Olivia.
Where Livia is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Livia” around the world
Where Livia lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
#54
in 2024
Ireland
5
babies in 2025
Quebec
#11
in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Liv, Via
Variants: Lívia
Sibling names for Livia
Names that share Livia's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Ava, Ella, Mia, Sophia, Stella, Claudia, Cornelia, Octavia, Flavia, Tavia, Anicia, Clelia, Druscilla, Licia, Martia, Nivia, Aemilia, Lucilla, Naevia, Numa, Accalia, Amicia, Lucilia, Porcia
Brothers: Leo, Luca, Milo, Noah, Owen, Augustus, Caesar, Cassius, Julius, Junius, Lucius, Aurelius, Ceasar, Juvenal, Marius, Octavius, Severo, Tiberius, Ceaser, Claudius, Gaius, Hadrian, Juluis, Kassius, Omero, Ovid, Caius, Cato, Cicero, Corneluis, Crixus, Denarius, Emilian, Nero, Octavis, Trajan, Tyberius, Aurel, Aurelian, Giano, Quintus, Severus
