How Many People Are Named Lively?
Complete statistics for the name Lively: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Lively means spirited and full of energy, a fitting description for such a rare name. Only 563 people in the US today share it, making up just 1 in 586,653 Americans. It's a modern name, with all 566 bearers under 30, showing its recent rise in popularity.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 4 symbolizes stability, practicality, and hard work.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 6All 566 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Lively Through the Generations
Lively has seen a surge in popularity, peaking in 2024 with 74 births. This vibrant name is predominantly favored by younger parents, with all 566 individuals being under 30 years old. The average age of those named Lively is just 6, indicating that it's a name embraced by the newest generation of parents looking for something fresh and energetic.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Lively's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Lively
How Many People Have the Name Lively?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 10,645 people in the United States currently share the name Lively. That works out to roughly 1 in every 31,137 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Lively a Common or Rare Name?
Lively is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Lively Mean?
Lively means "spirited, lively" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Lively in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Lively Most Popular?
The name Lively reached peak popularity in 2024, with 74 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Lively?
Approximately 10,645 people named Lively live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 10,645. That works out to roughly 1 in 31,137 Americans.
Is Lively a rare name?
Lively is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 31,137 Americans has this name.
What does the name Lively mean?
Lively means "spirited, lively" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Lively more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Lively are male and 100% are female.
When was Lively most popular?
Lively peaked in 2024 with 74 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.