UK girl's name
Livi
A feminine name derived from the Hebrew name Olivia, meaning olive tree.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Livi is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Livi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4709, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 11 births.
This profile covers 112 England and Wales registrations across 19 recorded years from 2002 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 36% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 111 living people in the UK are called Livi. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Livi ranked #4709 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2005, when 11 girls were registered as Livi.
- • About 111 living people in the UK are estimated to have Livi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4709
2023
Births in 2023
4
Latest year
Peak year
2005
11 births
Estimated living
111
2026
Meaning
What does Livi mean?
The name Livi is believed to have originated from the Latin language and culture. It is derived from the Latin word "vivus," which means "alive" or "living." The name is thought to have first appeared during the Roman Empire period, around the first century AD.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Livi can be found in the writings of the ancient Roman historian Livy, whose full name was Titus Livius. Livy lived from 59 BC to 17 AD and is best known for his monumental work "Ab Urbe Condita," a history of Rome from its founding to his own time.
Another notable figure in history who bore the name Livi was Livi Andronicus, a Roman playwright and scholar who lived in the 3rd century BC. He is considered one of the earliest writers of Latin literature and is credited with introducing the art of drama to Rome.
In the Middle Ages, the name Livi appeared in various European countries, particularly in Italy and France. One example is Livi de' Priori, an Italian painter and architect who lived in the 14th century and is known for his work on the Duomo of Florence.
During the Renaissance period, the name Livi gained popularity among artists and intellectuals. One notable figure was Livi Baldi, an Italian mathematician and astronomer who lived from 1553 to 1617. He is best known for his contributions to the field of geometry and his work on the theory of conic sections.
In more recent history, the name Livi has been used by several notable individuals. For example, Livi Zheng was a Chinese novelist and playwright who lived from 1915 to 1966 and is considered one of the most influential writers of the 20th century in China.
Another notable figure was Livi Boccadoro, an Italian painter and sculptor who lived from 1943 to 2010. She was known for her abstract and experimental works and was a prominent figure in the Italian contemporary art scene.
Overall, the name Livi has a rich history spanning various cultures and time periods. While its origins can be traced back to ancient Rome, it has been embraced and adapted by different societies throughout the centuries, reflecting the diversity and cultural exchange that has shaped human civilization.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Livi over time
The chart below shows babies named Livi registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2002 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Livi, the clearest high point is 2005. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2023, compared with 11 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Livi by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Livi was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3699 | 18 | 3 |
| 2010s | #3658 | 49 | 8 |
| 2000s | #3454 | 45 | 8 |
Related
Names similar to Livi
- Lily 72,956
- Lucy 70,663
- Lauren 50,664
- Leah 33,185
- Lola 24,525
- Layla 24,520
- Laura 23,471
- Lilly 21,714
- Lydia 18,353
- Libby 14,515
- Lara 13,415
- Lacey 13,406
FAQ
Livi: questions and answers
How popular is the name Livi in the UK right now?
In 2023, Livi was ranked #4709 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Livi most popular?
The peak year on record was 2005, with 11 babies registered as Livi in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Livi?
A feminine name derived from the Hebrew name Olivia, meaning olive tree.
How many people are called Livi in the UK?
A total of 112 babies have been registered as Livi across the 19 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.