Liam
Liam is an Irish name, originally a short form of the Irish name Uilliam (William), meaning 'strong-willed warrior' or 'helmet of will'. It has deep roots in Irish culture and carries a sense of strength and protection.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 20,528. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 13,450
- 2012: 16,824
- 2013: 18,153
- 2014: 18,488
- 2015: 18,410
- 2016: 18,277
- 2017: 18,874
- 2018: 19,977
- 2019: 20,631
- 2020: 19,865
- 2021: 20,424
- 2022: 20,579
- 2023: 20,904
- 2024: 22,252
- 2025: 20,818
- 2026 (projected): 20,528
Good to Know
- •Simple, one-syllable name that's easy to spell and pronounce
- •Strong Irish heritage makes it perfect for families celebrating Celtic roots
- •Works well internationally across different languages and cultures
- •Short and complete on its own, though originally a nickname for William
- •Very popular - your child may share this name with classmates
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Liam Gallagher
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Statistics
358,536
Total births since 1880
2024
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