Liams Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: LEE-um //ˈliː.əm//
Origin: Irish; English
Meaning: Strong-willed warrior (Irish); Protector (English)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Irish, Liam is a short form of Uilliam, which is derived from the Germanic elements meaning 'will' and 'helmet'. In English, it has become popular as a standalone name, often associated with strength and protection.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Liams was first seen in the United States in 2023.
Liams has ranked as high as #1367 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Liams has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Liams is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Liams was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Liams
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Liams.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 |
| 2023 | 9 |