MallowbyNames

Livie

LIV-ee · Diminutive of Olivia, likely derived from Latin 'oliva' meaning olive.

2025 rank (girls)
#2,822
Babies named in 2025
60
Peak popularity
2024
2025 frequency
1 in 26,788 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Rising since 2002

Rising since 2002, #2,822 for girls today.

Popularity of Livie since 1924

Babies named Livie per year in U.S. Social Security records.

21416219602000Most births 2024Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1920s6
1930s0
1940s5
1950s0
1960s0
1970s0
1980s0
1990s0
2000s60
2010s325
2020s348

Meaning & origin

Livie is a sweet, diminutive form of Olivia that has seen a recent resurgence. First recorded in 1924, the name remained relatively uncommon until the early 2000s. Since 2002, it has been steadily rising in popularity, reaching a peak rank of 2822 in 2025, with about 1 in 26788 baby girls receiving the name. In the 2020s, Livie has shown a notable upward trajectory, particularly in states like Minnesota and Texas. Its charm lies in its brevity and soft sound, appealing to parents seeking a familiar yet distinctive choice.

Livie is a diminutive form of Olivia, which itself originated from the Latin word 'oliva' meaning olive. Olivia was popularized by Shakespeare in his play Twelfth Night (1602). Livie emerged as an affectionate nickname and later as an independent given name, particularly in the 20th century.

Where Livie is most popular

Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.

Livie” around the world

Where Livie lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.

  • France

    25

    babies in 2024

  • Ireland

    3

    babies in 2025

  • Quebec

    5

    babies in 2025

Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Liv

Variants: Livi, Livy

Sibling names for Livie

Names that share Livie's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Ella, Mia, Sophie, Ava, Chloe

Brothers: Noah, Liam, Owen, Ethan, Caleb

A parent animal hugging its little one, the personalized name page

L is for Livie, our favorite little girl.

L is for Livie…”

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Livie mean?
Livie is a diminutive of Olivia, which means 'olive' in Latin.
How popular is the name Livie?
In 2025, Livie ranked 2822, with approximately 1 in 26788 girls given the name.
Is Livie a boy or girl name?
Livie is almost exclusively used as a girl's name.