Lively Name Popularity and Statistics
Lively is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Lively?
Lively is spelled L-I-V-E-L-Y. The name has 6 letters.
Lively Popularity in 2025
Rank#3,459
Recorded Births44
- Girls usage fell 1,025 places to #3,459 and recorded 30 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Lively Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2012 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 44 | #3,459 |
| 2024 | Girls | 74 | #2,434 |
| 2023 | Girls | 68 | #2,588 |
| 2022 | Girls | 65 | #2,661 |
| 2021 | Girls | 69 | #2,533 |
| 2020 | Girls | 62 | #2,682 |
| 2019 | Girls | 58 | #2,856 |
| 2018 | Girls | 46 | #3,396 |
| 2017 | Girls | 34 | #4,220 |
| 2016 | Girls | 26 | #5,130 |
| 2015 | Girls | 16 | #7,266 |
| 2014 | Girls | 20 | #6,207 |
| 2013 | Girls | 22 | #5,834 |
| 2012 | Girls | 6 | #14,962 |
When Was Lively Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2024 · Girls
74 recorded births
National rank #2,434
2021 · Girls
69 recorded births
National rank #2,533
2023 · Girls
68 recorded births
National rank #2,588
2022 · Girls
65 recorded births
National rank #2,661
Where Lively Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| TX | #2,210 | 9 |
| CA | #2,767 | 6 |