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Livvy

LIV-ee · Diminutive of Olivia, often associated with the olive tree or peace.

2025 rank (girls)
#1,341
Babies named in 2025
165
Peak popularity
2025
2025 frequency
1 in 9,741 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Rising since 2003

Rising since 2003, #1,341 for girls today.

Popularity of Livvy since 2003

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

5511016520102020Most births 2025Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
2000s45
2010s239
2020s480

Meaning & origin

Livvy is a modern diminutive that has stepped into the spotlight as an independent given name. First recorded in the U.S. in 2003, it has been steadily rising in use, reaching a peak rank of 1,341 in 2025. That year, roughly 1 in every 9,741 newborn girls received the name, with notable popularity in Utah, Louisiana, and Wisconsin. While it shares roots with the enduring classic Olivia, Livvy offers a shorter, more playful alternative that appeals to parents seeking a fresh yet familiar sound. Its trajectory shows consistent growth, suggesting it may continue to climb as a distinctive choice in the decades ahead.

Livvy is a modern diminutive of Olivia, a name that traces back to the Latin word 'oliva' meaning olive. Olivia was popularized by Shakespeare in his play Twelfth Night (1602) and has since become a classic English name. Livvy emerged as a casual, affectionate nickname in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, eventually being used as a given name in its own right.

Where Livvy is most popular

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

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Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Liv

Variants: Livy, Livi

Sibling names for Livvy

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

Sisters: Isla, Ava, Emma, Mia, Sophie

Brothers: Liam, Noah, Ethan, Oliver, James

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Livvy mean?
Livvy is typically a short form of Olivia, which means 'olive tree' in Latin, symbolizing peace.
How popular is the name Livvy?
In 2025, Livvy ranked 1,341st in the U.S., with approximately 1 in every 9,741 girls given that name, and its popularity has been rising since it was first recorded in 2003.
Is Livvy a boy's name or a girl's name?
Livvy is almost exclusively used as a girl's name in the United States.