MallowbyNames

Livvie

LIV-ee · Diminutive of Olivia, likely meaning 'olive tree'.

Peak popularity
2024
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Rising since 2017

Rising since 2017.

Popularity of Livvie since 2002

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

6131920102020Most births 2024Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
2000s13
2010s28
2020s59

Meaning & origin

Livvie is a modern diminutive of Olivia, first recorded in U.S. data in 2002. It peaked in popularity in 2024 and has been rising since 2017. Though still rare, its trajectory suggests growing appeal as a standalone name. The name lacks the classic long history of Olivia, but its recent rise reflects the trend of shortening popular names into friendly, playful forms.

Livvie is a diminutive of Olivia, a name coined by Shakespeare for his play 'Twelfth Night' (1602). Olivia ultimately derives from the Latin 'oliva' meaning 'olive'. The affectionate form Livvie emerged as a given name in its own right in the 21st century, following the popularity of Olivia.

Nicknames & variants

Variants: Livy, Livi, Livvy

Sibling names for Livvie

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

Sisters: Olivia, Ava, Isla, Elsie, Mia

Brothers: Oliver, Leo, Ethan, Noah, Liam

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Livvie mean?
Livvie is a diminutive of Olivia, which means 'olive tree' in Latin.
How popular is the name Livvie?
Livvie first appeared in U.S. records in 2002, peaking at rank not available in 2024, and has been rising since 2017.
Is Livvie a boy or girl name?
Livvie is almost exclusively used as a girl's name.