Liam: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A resolute name meaning strong-willed warrior and protector.
- Origin
- Irish
- Syllables
- 1
- Current rank
- #1
- Peak
- #1 in 2017
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Liam Means
Liam is a boy name of Irish origin. A resolute name meaning strong-willed warrior and protector.
How Popular Liam Is
Liam currently ranks #1 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1 in 2017. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Liam
- Liam was a top 10 name in the United States, peaking at #1 in 2017.
- Liam has shown remarkable staying power, holding steady in the top 100.
- Liam has been a top 100 name across 117+ years of American history.
- Liam is a name with Celtic Irish roots.
Names Like Liam
Other Irish names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Liam
Irish names that pair well as a brother or sister to Liam.
Questions About Liam
What does Liam mean?
Liam is a boy name of Irish origin. A resolute name meaning strong-willed warrior and protector.
How popular is Liam?
Liam currently ranks #1 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1 in 2017. It has held steady.
Where does Liam come from?
Liam comes from Irish roots. Liam was a top 10 name in the United States, peaking at #1 in 2017.
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