Leif
boy name#917 in 2025Leif entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #638 in 1979, ranks #917 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1912–2025
#917
rank today
#638
peak (1979)
257
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #1730 |
| 1920s | #2446 |
| 1930s | #2363 |
| 1940s | #1671 |
| 1950s | #1155 |
| 1960s | #809 |
| 1970s | #782 |
| 1980s | #845 |
| 1990s | #1251 |
| 2000s | #1195 |
| 2010s | #1018 |
| 2020s | #908 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Leif has been most popular in CA, TX, WA.
Living bearers
About 9,100 people named Leif are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Leif alive today was born around 2000, making them about 25 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Leif in 2025?
- Leif ranks #917 among US boy names in 2025, with 257 babies given the name.
- When was the name Leif most popular?
- Leif peaked in 1979, reaching #638 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Leif with classmates?
- Leif will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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