FIRST NAME
Liam
Liam is the 121st most common male first name in the United States, recorded for 217,431 men and boys in the latest Census. It is also given to 700 women and girls.
AS A MALE NAME · #121 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
217,431
living · #121
BABIES NAMED LIAM BY BIRTH YEAR · 1947–2025
202521K
As a male name, Liam peaked in 2024, when 22,252 babies were named Liam (the most popular male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A FEMALE NAME · #9,894 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
700
living · #9,894
BABIES NAMED LIAM BY BIRTH YEAR · 1995–2025
202528
As a female name, Liam peaked in 2017, when 38 babies were named Liam (the #3960 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)