Name Legacy

Liam

Recorded 1947–2025 · United States

Liam was most popular in 2024, when 22,288 American babies were given the name — ranking #1 that year. In 2025 it ranked #1, with 20,846 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 359,085 people named Liam.

Most popular in2024
Rank that year#1
Births that year22,288
Total since 1880359,085

Liam over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Liam’s peak in 2024. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Irish · short form of William, "resolute protector"

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org