How Many People Are Named Liam?

338,059

people in the United States are named Liam

1 in 990 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#221

⭐ Uncommon

Population Percentage

0.1009%

Of US population

Peak Year

2024

22,198 births

Trend

Rising

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: Irish, English
Pronunciation: LEE-əm (English)
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

Irish short form of WILLIAM.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
0.2%
Male
99.9%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 9.1 years old

Young (<30) 333,968
98.8%
Adult (30–60) 3,851
1.1%
Senior (>60) 240
0.1%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1947 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 37,529
Texas 30,926
New York 26,293
Florida 22,361
Pennsylvania 14,155
Illinois 12,583
Ohio 11,783
New Jersey 11,456
North Carolina 9,860
Virginia 9,442

💡 Fun Facts About "Liam"

  • 22,198 babies were named Liam in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 2024
  • Currently rising in popularity
  • First recorded in 1947
  • Most popular in California

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