Liam
Liam is a boy name that ranked #1 in the US in 2024. SSA records show it has appeared in official baby name data since 1947. Its best recorded rank was #1 in 2021.
Latest rank
#1
Peak rank
#1
Reached in 2017
Total recorded usage
253,444
Available where official count data exists
First recorded year
1947
What To Know About Liam
Liam stays popular because it is concise, friendly, and easy to recognize internationally. It has enough familiarity to feel safe, but still sounds sharper than many older classics.
Liam is currently a top 10 boy name in the US, which puts it firmly in the mainstream for parents naming babies in 2024.
SSA data shows Liam appearing in official records as far back as 1947, which gives parents a concrete sense of how long the name has been in use.
Its strongest recorded US position was #1 in 2017, which helps frame whether today's ranking reflects a long plateau, a comeback, or a step down from an earlier peak.
Popularity Trend
Hover or tap a point for details. If a year is missing, the name was outside the published top list for that period.
Editorial Extras
Common nicknames: Li
Sibling style ideas: Noah, Owen, Emma, Isla
Well-known namesakes: Liam Neeson, actor; Liam Payne, singer
Page Notes
Pronunciation: LEE-um
Origin: Irish
Editorial status: published
Confidence: high
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Sources
- US Social Security Administration baby names · https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/Popularity rankings, usage history, and trend data are derived from SSA datasets.
- Behind the Name · https://www.behindthename.com/Used to review origin and pronunciation guidance.