Liam Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Irish
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Resolute protector or determined guardian.
Meaning of the Name Liam
Liam is a masculine given name of Irish origin. It is a shortened form of the Irish name Uilliam, which is the equivalent of William in English. The name Liam means 'resolute protector' or 'determined guardian'. It has gained popularity globally and is a popular choice for baby boys. Liam has a strong and energetic sound.
Popularity of the Name Liam
The popularity for the name Liam peaked in popularity in the year 2019 with 20,601 births, which ranked number 1 out of 29,488 unique names for that year. Liam had the most female births in 2017 with 38, which ranked number 3,915 out of 18,425 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2019 with 20,601, which ranked number 1 out of 14,112 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Liam has increased sharply over the last ten years from 16,839 births to 20,481 births, an increase of 21.63%. Among males, Liam has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 16,816 births to 20,456 births, an increase of 21.65%. Among females, Liam has increased in popularity over the last ten years from 23 births to 25 births, an increase of 8.70%.
Nationwide Popularity of Liam
- 20 Year Trend of Liam: 505.77%
- 10 Year Trend of Liam: 21.63%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Liam: 21.65%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Liam: 8.70%
Popularity of Liam by State
For males, Liam was most popular in Southeastern states with 5,313 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 2,610 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Liam. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AK | 39 | 2 | < 5 | N/A |
| AL | 227 | 5 | < 5 | N/A |
| AR | 136 | 4 | < 5 | N/A |
| AZ | 460 | 1 | < 5 | N/A |
| CA | 2610 | 1 | < 5 | N/A |
| CO | 342 | 2 | < 5 | N/A |
| CT | 262 | 1 | < 5 | N/A |
| DC | 46 | 3 | < 5 | N/A |
| DE | 66 | 1 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 1686 | 1 | < 5 | N/A |
| GA | 575 | 2 | < 5 | N/A |
| HI | 54 | 2 | < 5 | N/A |
| IA | 179 | 2 | < 5 | N/A |
| ID | 109 | 2 | < 5 | N/A |
| IL | 584 | 2 | < 5 | N/A |
| IN | 363 | 2 | < 5 | N/A |
| KS | 179 | 1 | < 5 | N/A |
| KY | 260 | 1 | < 5 | N/A |
| LA | 275 | 1 | < 5 | N/A |
| MA | 405 | 2 | < 5 | N/A |
| MD | 421 | 1 | < 5 | N/A |
| ME | 47 | 7 | < 5 | N/A |
| MI | 403 | 5 | < 5 | N/A |
| MN | 249 | 4 | < 5 | N/A |
| MO | 293 | 4 | < 5 | N/A |
| MS | 106 | 6 | < 5 | N/A |
| MT | 40 | 8 | < 5 | N/A |
| NC | 644 | 1 | < 5 | N/A |
| ND | 38 | 10 | < 5 | N/A |
| NE | 93 | 3 | < 5 | N/A |
| NH | 62 | 8 | < 5 | N/A |
| NJ | 757 | 1 | < 5 | N/A |
| NM | 127 | 1 | < 5 | N/A |
| NV | 200 | 1 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 1453 | 1 | < 5 | N/A |
| OH | 557 | 2 | < 5 | N/A |
| OK | 214 | 1 | < 5 | N/A |
| OR | 207 | 2 | < 5 | N/A |
| PA | 672 | 1 | < 5 | N/A |
| RI | 69 | 1 | < 5 | N/A |
| SC | 261 | 2 | < 5 | N/A |
| SD | 46 | 4 | < 5 | N/A |
| TN | 433 | 1 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 2532 | 1 | < 5 | N/A |
| UT | 245 | 2 | < 5 | N/A |
| VA | 631 | 1 | < 5 | N/A |
| VT | 22 | 5 | < 5 | N/A |
| WA | 383 | 2 | < 5 | N/A |
| WI | 302 | 3 | < 5 | N/A |
| WV | 79 | 5 | < 5 | N/A |
| WY | 13 | 22 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Liam
- Total Births of Liam: 20886 (1.98%)
- Male Births of Liam: 20861 (1.98%)
- Female Births of Liam: 25 (0.84%)
Given the upward trend of Liam over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 1.98% increase in total births, for a total of 20,886 births in 2024. Male births for Liam have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 20,861 male births in 2024, an increase of 1.98%. For Females, births for Liam have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 25 female births in 2024, an increase of 0.84%.