Liam
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Strong Protector; Resolute Guardian
Background: The name Liam originates from the Irish name 'Uilliam,' which is derived from the Germanic name 'Wilhelm.' The components of this name include 'will' meaning 'desire' or 'will' and 'helm' meaning 'protection' or 'helmet,' thus leading to the meanings of 'strong protector' or 'resolute guardian.'
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#101
Total births
338,059
Most popular decade
2020s
(312,093 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+1 ranks)
Years in Top 100
19
First recorded year
1947
Gender usage
99.8% male
0.2% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1947
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #3,733
- Peak year
- 2024
- Peak year births
- 22,164
- Peak rank
- #1
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 22,164
- Recent rank
- #1
Female
- First year
- 1995
- First year births
- 7
- First year rank
- #10,514
- Peak year
- 2017
- Peak year births
- 38
- Peak rank
- #3,919
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 34
- Recent rank
- #4,184
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).