Leif
Meaning
descendant, heir (Norse, as in explorer Leif Erikson)
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Leif peaked in the 2010s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.
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Popularity in Brazil
58 people · the #60,128 first name in Brazil · median age 41
Source: IBGE, Censo Demográfico 2022
When you meet Leif
Most people given the name Leif in the United States are teenagers or young adults today.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Leif deep dive
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