Liam
boy name#1 in 2025Liam entered the US charts in 1947, peaked at #1 in 2017, ranks #1 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1947–2025
#1
rank today
#1
peak (2017)
20,818
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #3733 |
| 1950s | #2089 |
| 1960s | #1269 |
| 1970s | #960 |
| 1980s | #733 |
| 1990s | #357 |
| 2000s | #103 |
| 2010s | #6 |
| 2020s | #1 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Liam has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 355,000 people named Liam are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Liam is a kid of about 7 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Liam in 2025?
- Liam ranks #1 among US boy names in 2025, with 20,818 babies given the name.
- When was the name Liam most popular?
- Liam peaked in 2017, reaching #1 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Liam with classmates?
- Roughly 1 in 3 classrooms will have a Liam.
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