Leif
4 countries#917 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Leif was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
10,002 births recorded 1912–2025 · currently #917 · peaked in 2022 with 290 births
Most common in: California, Washington, Minnesota, New York, Texas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
218 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2018 with 17 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
212 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1782 · peaked in 2018 with 17 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
30 births recorded 1972–2022 · currently #4603 · peaked in 1981 with 5 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
6 births recorded 2019–2021 · peaked in 2019 with 3 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Leif’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1239 | — |
| 2007 | #1327 | ↓88 |
| 2008 | #1240 | ↑87 |
| 2009 | #1063 | ↑177 |
| 2010 | #1092 | ↓29 |
| 2011 | #1028 | ↑64 |
| 2012 | #1060 | ↓32 |
| 2013 | #1005 | ↑55 |
| 2014 | #1004 | ↑1 |
| 2015 | #1061 | ↓57 |
| 2016 | #963 | ↑98 |
| 2017 | #955 | ↑8 |
| 2018 | #998 | ↓43 |
| 2019 | #1013 | ↓15 |
| 2020 | #910 | ↑103 |
| 2021 | #991 | ↓81 |
| 2022 | #841 | ↑150 |
| 2023 | #860 | ↓19 |
| 2024 | #927 | ↓67 |
| 2025 | #917 | ↑10 |
Frequently asked questions about Leif
Is Leif a popular name?
Yes — Leif currently ranks #917 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Leif more common for boys or girls?
Leif is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Leif most popular?
Leif peaked in 2022 in United States, with 290 recorded births that year.
Is Leif rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Leif’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #2045 in 1912 to #917 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Leif?
At least 10,250 babies have been recorded with the name Leif across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Leif popular in more than one country?
Yes — Leif appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Leif?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Leif include Issac, Stone, Makari, Wesson.
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