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Summary

Liam is an Irish name meaning 'strong protector', derived from the Germanic Wilhelm through the Irish Uilliam. The name has evolved through several historical forms and has gained significant popularity since the 1990s. It is perceived as modern and strong, with no direct biblical relevance.

The name Liam is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been consistently rising. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Liam has been too rising for male in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, too falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been too falling for male in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, too falling for male in West. Across generations, 'Liam' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2117th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 956th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 476th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 70th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1st out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 24966th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 9427th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4800th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Liam' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.