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Liam
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“Strong-willed warrior; protector”
🌍 Irish📊 #1 nationally+29%
Popularity Over Time
Births per million by decade (SSA data, 1960s–2020s)
The Story
Originally an Irish short form of William. Liam Neeson brought it to American attention, and its punchy single-syllable sound made it #1 since 2017.
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Short & Sweet
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Strong & Bold
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Irish & Celtic
Names from the Emerald Isle and ancient Celtic traditions. Rich in history, melody, and myth.
Top 100
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