Liam
Liam is a boy's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Resolute protector or strong-willed warrior.
Origin and history
Liam originated as an Irish short form of William, which traces back to Germanic roots meaning strong-willed warrior. It gained widespread popularity globally before becoming the top boys' name in the United States in the late 2010s and early 2020s. Today, it is recognized as a modern classic across the English-speaking world.
Popularity in the United States
358,536 babies in the United States have been named Liam since 1880. It ranks #97 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1.
States where it is most popular
- CA (11.2 %)
- TX (9.4 %)
- NY (7.7 %)
- FL (6.8 %)
- PA (4.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 5 |
| 1950-1960 | 117 |
| 1960-1970 | 400 |
| 1970-1980 | 784 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,527 |
| 1990-2000 | 11,904 |
| 2000-2010 | 44,940 |
| 2010-2019 | 174,017 |
| 2020-2029 | 124,842 |
Famous people named Liam
- Liam Neeson: Actor
- Liam Hemsworth: Actor
- Liam Payne: Singer, Musician
Fun facts
- Liam originated as the Irish Gaelic diminutive of the Germanic name William.
- Liam became the most popular male baby name in the United States in the late 2010s and maintained its rank into the 2020s.