Liam
Peaked at #1 nationally in 2017, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1947, Liam has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Liam — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#3960
in 2017
Current rank
#4239
in 2024
Years tracked
25
1995–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1995, Liam reached its peak popularity for girls in 2017, ranking #3960 nationally with 38 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #4512 (2014) to #4239 (2024) — a 6% improvement.
As of 2024, Liam ranks #4239 nationally for girls, with 34 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #4,239 | 34 |
| 2023 | #4,615 | 30 |
| 2022 | #5,103 | 26 |
| 2021 | #4,566 | 30 |
| 2020 | #4,229 | 33 |
| 2019 | #4,611 | 30 |
| 2018 | #5,397 | 24 |
| 2017 | #3,960 | 38 |
Liam — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#1
in 2017
Current rank
#1
in 2024
Years tracked
73
1947–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1947, Liam reached its peak popularity for boys in 2017, ranking #1 nationally with 18,865 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #2 (2014) to #1 (2024) — a 50% improvement.
As of 2024, Liam ranks #1 nationally for boys, with 22,164 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1 | 22,164 |
| 2023 | #1 | 20,886 |
| 2022 | #1 | 20,563 |
| 2021 | #1 | 20,407 |
| 2020 | #1 | 19,858 |
| 2019 | #1 | 20,622 |
| 2018 | #1 | 19,974 |
| 2017 | #1 | 18,865 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Liam most popular?
Liam was most popular in 2017, when it ranked #1 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Liam becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Liam?
At least 338,059 babies have been recorded with the name Liam in the US since 1947, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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