boy's name
Liviu
LEE-vyoo (Romanian)
- Origin Romanian
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 85
Liviu is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 5 babies in France. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Liviu is a name of Romanian origin.
- Peaked in France in 2007, when 5 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 117,911 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 2007.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Liviu Over Time
Births per decade in France, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 35 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 25 |
How Popular Is Liviu?
In 2025, Liviu was given to 5 babies in France. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Liviu Is Used
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 Liviu
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Liviu Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Liviu over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Liviu
- Romanian LEE-vyoo
Sibling Names for Liviu
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Liviu — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Liviu
How popular is the name Liviu?
In 2025, Liviu was given to 5 babies in France. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Liviu a girl's or a boy's name?
Liviu is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Liviu?
Liviu has 2 syllables.
When was Liviu most popular?
Liviu peaked in 2007, when 5 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Liviu a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Liviu currently ranks #3,196 in France. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.