Gender: Male
Pronunciation: L IY F EH R IH K S AH N
On the name Leif Ericson, Leif means Beloved, Descendant, Heir. Ericson means Ever Kingly, Son of Eric.
The name Leif Ericson is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Leif is commonly found in Sweden, Denmark, United States of America, and 57 more countries.
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ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: L IY F EH R IH K S AH N
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
F: Pronounce as in "fish" (F IH SH)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Leif is recorded 4,757 times globally, ranking it as the 10,533th most common name worldwide.
Leif is most prevalent in Sweden, with 1,981 occurrences, making it the 98th most popular name in the country.
In Sweden, the name Leif is found among 1 in every 48 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | #98 | 1 : 48 |
| Denmark | #154 | 1 : 111 |
| United States of America | #5,184 | 1 : 3,785 |
| Norway | #206 | 1 : 183 |
| Germany | #1,492 | 1 : 908 |
| Finland | #606 | 1 : 468 |
| Canada | #4,998 | 1 : 4,949 |
| United Kingdom | #8,609 | 1 : 8,842 |
| France | #23,467 | 1 : 40,750 |
| Italy | #31,853 | 1 : 51,414 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Leif from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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