Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Liam.
National Rank (2025)
#1
All-Time Peak Rank
#1 (2017)
Total U.S. Births
358,536
Unisex Distribution99.8% Boy / 0.2% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Liam Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 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.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Liam scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+13.1% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record22,252Births in 2024
Years in Top 100
20yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
72Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
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
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesLi-am
Letter Count4 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: 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.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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