Girl · #8,047 in 2026

Lieu

Name: Popularity of the name Lieu in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Lieu, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#8,047

Peak Rank

#8,047 (1983)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1982

First Year

1983

Last Year

1983

Peak Year

#8047

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Lieu

Lieu first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1982, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1983, when 7 Lieus were born — ranking #8,047 that year. As of 2026, Lieu ranks #8,047 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 12 Lieus have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Lieu

Phonetically similar names — useful when Lieu is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Loo
Lou
Lu
Lue
Lew
Leu
Liew
Louw
Loux
Llu
Lwe
Lewe

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Lieu

What does the name Lieu mean?

Lieu is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1982. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Lieu in 2026?

In 2026, Lieu ranks #8,047 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Lieu most popular?

Lieu reached its peak popularity in 1983, ranking #8,047 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Lieu a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Lieu is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Lieu?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Lieu include Atherine, Antonita, Arlissa. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Lieu

Lieu is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1982 and has accumulated 12 births in the dataset. Lieu's peak popularity came in 1983 when it ranked #8,047. Use the chart and map above to compare Lieu's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.