Ly Name Popularity and Statistics
Ly is used for both girls and boys. 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 Ly?
Ly is spelled L-Y. The name has 2 letters.
Ly Popularity in 2008
Rank#12,579
Recorded Births8
- Girls usage rose 3,520 places to #12,579 and recorded 3 more births compared with 2004.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Ly Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1987 through 2008. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Girls | 8 | #12,579 |
| 2006 | Boys | 5 | #12,055 |
| 2004 | Girls | 5 | #16,099 |
| 2002 | Girls | 7 | #12,187 |
| 2000 | Girls | 6 | #13,154 |
| 1999 | Girls | 5 | #14,411 |
| 1997 | Girls | 5 | #13,724 |
| 1996 | Girls | 7 | #10,567 |
| 1996 | Boys | 5 | #9,015 |
| 1995 | Girls | 5 | #13,386 |
| 1994 | Girls | 11 | #7,604 |
| 1994 | Boys | 5 | #8,800 |
| 1993 | Girls | 11 | #7,498 |
| 1993 | Boys | 8 | #6,228 |
| 1992 | Girls | 12 | #7,067 |
| 1992 | Boys | 5 | #8,435 |
| 1991 | Girls | 12 | #6,976 |
| 1990 | Girls | 11 | #7,303 |
| 1990 | Boys | 10 | #4,993 |
| 1989 | Girls | 13 | #6,160 |
| 1989 | Boys | 5 | #7,905 |
| 1988 | Girls | 12 | #6,277 |
| 1988 | Boys | 7 | #5,751 |
| 1987 | Girls | 11 | #6,335 |
When Was Ly 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.
1984 · Girls
24 recorded births
National rank #3,423
1982 · Girls
22 recorded births
National rank #3,647
1981 · Girls
17 recorded births
National rank #4,344
1980 · Girls
17 recorded births
National rank #4,327
Where Ly Ranked Highest in 1989
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CA | #2,648 | 6 |