Rising since 2010, #4,707 for boys today.
Popularity of Lyfe since 2006
Babies named Lyfe per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 25 | 51 |
| 2010s | 61 | 169 |
| 2020s | 38 | 119 |
Meaning & origin
First recorded in 2006, Lyfe is a modern American coinage that likely draws on the English word 'life' as a source of positive meaning. The name saw its peak popularity in 2016, and has been on a rising trajectory since 2010, reflecting the trend toward unique, aspirational word names. In 2025, it ranked 4,707 with approximately 1 in 81,337 newborns receiving the name. As a unisex name, Lyfe fits alongside other concise, one-syllable modern choices and has yet to be concentrated in any particular state.
Lyfe is a modern coinage, first recorded in the United States in 2006. It appears to be a respelling of the English word 'life' or possibly a variant of the rare name Life, which itself derives from the Old English word 'līf' meaning 'life'. The name gained modest usage in the 2010s, fitting a trend of aspirational word names and unique spellings.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Life
Sibling names for Lyfe
Names that share Lyfe's style, for a brother or sister.
