Liam Name Meaning & Origin
/lee-um/Liam is most likely a name of Irish origin.
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Name Origin
Liam is of Irish origin, derived from the old Irish name 'Uilliam', a form of William, meaning 'resolute protector'. It has gained popularity in English-speaking countries.
Name Ethnicity & Nationality
These estimates show the cultural and national origins most closely associated with this name. They describe the name, not an individual's identity.
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Irish (Celtic) 60% -
American (Western) 30% -
Australian (Western) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Liam
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
Popularity Trend
In 2025, 20,818 boys in the US were named Liam.
Growth of the name Liam in the US (SSA Data):
Liam Numerology
Numerology is provided for entertainment only and is not scientific.
Soul Urge Number: 8
People with this name tend to be: Ambitious, goal-oriented and authoritative.
Sources & Methodology
US popularity data comes from the Social Security Administration. Origin and ethnicity estimates are generated from name patterns and cultural distributions using AI-assisted analysis.
These results are estimates, not definitive genealogical findings. Learn more about our methodology.