Liem
Liem is a boy's name of Vietnamese origin.
Meaning
Honest, upright, or incorruptible.
Origin and history
Liem is a Vietnamese name meaning honest or upright. In the United States, it is also occasionally used as a modern spelling variant of the Germanic name Liam. It remains a relatively rare choices in the U.S. overall, seeing modest usage.
Popularity in the United States
742 babies in the United States have been named Liem since 1880. It ranks #3934 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1796.
States where it is most popular
- CA (64.8 %)
- NY (10.5 %)
- TX (5.7 %)
- FL (4.8 %)
- IN (4.8 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 25 |
| 1990-2000 | 58 |
| 2000-2010 | 150 |
| 2010-2019 | 378 |
| 2020-2029 | 131 |
Famous people named Liem
- Liem Quang Le: Chess Grandmaster
Fun facts
- In Vietnamese tradition, Liem reflects moral integrity and honesty.
- Its visual and phonetic closeness to the highly popular name Liam has given it additional modern exposure in English-speaking regions.