unisex name
Lie
- Origin Swedish
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 1
- Letters 3
- Births on record 260
France
#408
1949 births
Lie is a unisex name with 1 syllable. It is given to both girls and boys — about 17% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 1949 it was given to 20 babies in France, ranking #408. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
- Lie is a name of Swedish origin.
- Peaked in France in 1949, when 20 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1904.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Lie over time
Births per decade in France, 1900s to 1940s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 25 |
| 1910s | 45 |
| 1920s | 45 |
| 1930s | 85 |
| 1940s | 60 |
How popular is Lie?
In 1949, Lie was given to 20 babies in France, ranking #408 that year. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names that peaked alongside Lie
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents who like Lie also like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Lie over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
Sibling names for Lie
Names from the same era that won't rhyme or share an initial with Lie — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common questions about Lie
Is Lie a girl's or a boy's name?
Lie is used for both girls and boys. About 17% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Lie?
Lie has 1 syllable.
When was Lie most popular?
Lie peaked in 1949, when 20 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.