Liam
Liam: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ΛliΛΙm/
Meaning and origin of Liam
- A male given name from Irish, currently popular in Ireland, England, Scotland, and the United States.
Etymology
From Irish Liam, a clipping of Uilliam, itself from English William.
How popular is Liam?
Since 1880, 549 girls and 358,536 boys in the U.S. have been named Liam (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3960 in 2017. Its highest rank for boys was #1 in 2017. In 2025 it ranked #1 for boys, with 20,846 babies given the name.
Names similar to Liam
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Sibling name ideas for Liam
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Liam FAQ
What does the name Liam mean?
A male given name from Irish, currently popular in Ireland, England, Scotland, and the United States. From Irish Liam, a clipping of Uilliam, itself from English William.
What is the origin of the name Liam?
Liam is listed as a name of Irish origin.
How popular is the name Liam?
Since 1880, 549 girls and 358,536 boys in the U.S. have been named Liam (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3960 in 2017. Its highest rank for boys was #1 in 2017. In 2025 it ranked #1 for boys, with 20,846 babies given the name.
Is Liam a boy or girl name?
Liam is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 549 girls and 358,536 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880β2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.