How Common is the First Name Leif?
We estimate that there are 9,034 people named Leif who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Leif is the 1,127th most common for men, and the 2,632nd most common overall.
How Old are People Named Leif?
The average person named Leif is 27.88 years old.
Is Leif a Popular Baby Name Right Now?
257 people named Leif were born in the U.S. in 2025. It was the 917th most popular name for boys, and the 1,876th most popular overall.
The popularity of Leif peaked in 1979, when it was the 638th most popular name for baby boys.
Is Leif a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?
Leif is almost exclusively a male name. More than 99.9% of people named Leif are male.
Popularity of Leif in England
In 2020, Leif was the in England and Wales.