Baby Name Popularity Profile

Liam

Data-driven SSA statistics, rankings, and historical trends for Liam.

✦ Resolute protector 🌍 Irish, German traditional
National Rank (2025) #1
All-Time Peak Rank #1 Achieved 2017
Total U.S. Births 358,536 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 99.9% Boy / 0.1% Girl Overwhelmingly Male
First Recorded 1947 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 2010s 22,252 births in 2024
πŸ’‘ The Liam Vibe: Considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning Resolute protector
Language Origin Irish, German
Origin Type multiple
Irish short form of William, derived from the Germanic elements 'wil' (will, desire) and 'helm' (helmet, protection).
Common Nicknames
Lee
Pronunciation: LEE-Ι™m
Themes & Categories
traditional
Etymology confidence: High

πŸ“– The Story Behind Liam

According to SSA data, Liam achieved its highest historical rank of #1 in 2017. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2024 with 22,252 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 13.1%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 72 consecutive years.

πŸ“Š Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Registration footprint of Liam across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Stable
10-Year Shift +13.1% Growth
18801920196020002025

πŸ“ˆ Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 22,252 births in 2024
Years in Top 100 20 yrs
Years in Top 500 32 yrs
Registry Streak 72 yrs
Historical Volatility Highly Volatile
Largest 1-Year Jump N/A
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 0
1890s: 0
1900s: 0
1910s: 0
1920s: 0
1930s: 0
1940s: 5
1950s: 117
1960s: 400
1970s: 784
1980s: 1,527
1990s: 11,904
2000s: 44,940
2010s: 174,017
2020s: 124,842

πŸ“ Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables Li-am
Letter Count 4 letters
Spelling Complexity Easy
Length Percentile Longer than 1.4% of names
Linguistic Profile: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 1.4% of SSA names. Starts with L, a letter used by only 5.7% of SSA names.

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πŸ“ Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking State Nevada
Top States Nevada, Alaska, Florida, Arizona, New Hampshire
States with Data 51
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
Nevada #1 3,129 2024 +13.3% Growth
Alaska #8 997 2014 29.5% Decline
Florida #1 24,238 2025 +19.1% Growth
Arizona #1 7,678 2024 4.2% Decline
New Hampshire #6 1,806 2013 4.5% Decline
Delaware #2 1,169 2024 +7.3% Growth
Colorado #1 6,678 2024 +26.0% Growth
Utah #2 4,487 2023 7.0% Decline
Washington #2 8,290 2013 +2.5% Growth
Idaho #4 2,005 2012 13.8% Decline
Maryland #1 7,040 2021 +25.5% Growth
Oregon #3 4,178 2013 2.1% Decline
Vermont #10 772 2014 25.9% Decline
Virginia #1 10,041 2022 +14.6% Growth
New Jersey #1 12,206 2024 +12.6% Growth
Texas #1 33,632 2024 +21.1% Growth
Connecticut #2 4,574 2022 +18.1% Growth
Rhode Island #2 1,510 2014 19.0% Decline
California #1 40,176 2024 +7.9% Growth
Massachusetts #2 9,839 2021 +9.6% Growth
Hawaii #3 1,187 2013 32.3% Decline
New Mexico #2 1,980 2019 13.5% Decline
North Carolina #2 10,544 2024 1.2% Decline
New York #2 27,656 2018 +0.6% Growth
Maine #12 1,558 2014 31.7% Decline
Wyoming #11 474 2012 50.0% Decline
Montana #11 1,048 2013 Stable
Georgia #1 9,314 2024 +10.9% Growth
Indiana #2 7,669 2013 +2.3% Growth
Minnesota #4 5,840 2013 +1.5% Growth
Tennessee #2 6,624 2024 6.8% Decline
Kansas #4 3,188 2019 12.8% Decline
Nebraska #1 2,210 2012 +30.7% Growth
Wisconsin #4 5,948 2013 9.9% Decline
South Dakota #2 967 2013 +5.3% Growth
Missouri #6 6,253 2014 11.0% Decline
North Dakota #1 938 2014 +16.7% Growth
Pennsylvania #2 14,726 2013 17.9% Decline
South Carolina #2 3,914 2024 +9.7% Growth
Illinois #1 13,273 2024 +10.8% Growth
Ohio #5 12,319 2013 14.2% Decline
Oklahoma #1 3,597 2024 +4.5% Growth
Michigan #8 9,473 2013 29.7% Decline
Iowa #2 3,297 2014 +0.5% Growth
Kentucky #2 4,328 2019 8.0% Decline
Louisiana #2 4,289 2019 11.5% Decline
Arkansas #1 2,314 2024 +5.7% Growth
District of Columbia #4 956 2023 +2.1% Growth
West Virginia #9 1,878 2013 44.4% Decline
Alabama #4 3,308 2024 +22.6% Growth
Mississippi #7 1,634 2019 1.9% Decline

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