An estimated 354,852 living Americans are named Liam.
How rare is Liam?
Liam is still widely used among babies today, with 20,818 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 6.4% from its 2024 peak.
How old is the typical Liam?
The median age of a living American named Liam is approximately 9 years, with most bearers falling between 5 and 14 years old.
Is Liam still popular?
Yes. Liam is holding steady, with 20,818 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Liam most common?
Liam has its strongest geographic signal in Massachusetts, where it appears 5.2× more often than the national baseline.
1947Peak 20242025
Peak year
2024
Decline from peak
6.4%
2025
20,818
All-time
358,536
Diaspora map
Liam broke out in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maine, Massachusetts, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington (1995) and became over-represented in 26 states over 27 years.
Broke out: Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maine, Massachusetts, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington, 1995 · over-represented in 26 states over 27 years