✦ Boy’s name · US records 1947–2024
Liam
Irish short form of William
Liam appeared in the US boy naming records from 1947 through 2024, reaching its highest point in 2024. It is a 2-syllable boy name ranked #111 by total recorded use. Common spelling relatives include Lliam, Liamm.
#111boy rank
2024peak year
2syllables
Origin of the spelling
Origin & meaning
OriginIrish short form of William
MeaningA familiar short form rather than a separate root name.
Liam developed as an Irish short form of William. Its modern use expanded from Ireland into the United Kingdom, Europe, and the Americas.
The name became especially visible in the United Kingdom in the 1980s before gaining broader international use.
Related forms
WilliamUilleagUilleam
Reviewed 2026-08-15 · Sources
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Spelling variants of Liam
01Lliam02Liamm
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