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Liam
BoyMeaning of Liam: Irish: 'strong-willed warrior'
Liam is a boy's name most strongly associated with Irish naming. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, and it is one of today's most-chosen names — 1st most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 70th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#1
20,846 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#70
749 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
359,085
First recorded 1947 · peak 2024
Trend
stable
Style: popular
Popularity over time
Gender split
100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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