Boys name · California
Liam in California
In SSA data for California, 40,176 babies are named Liam across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1959. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the most popular boys name, with 2,624 born.
Popularity over time
Liam in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1959 | 6 | #952 |
| 1972 | 9 | #908 |
| 1981 | 7 | #1307 |
| 1990 | 46 | #550 |
| 1999 | 281 | #184 |
| 2008 | 572 | #111 |
| 2016 | 2,049 | #8 |
| 2025 | 2,624 | #1 |
Liam had its most births in California in 2024, when 2,727 babies were given the name. Liam's highest rank in California was #1, set in 2022.
Its rank among boys names in California ran from #1 in 2022 to #1307 in 1981, starting at #952 in 1959 and ending at #1 in 2025.
Nationally, Liam's strongest state was California, where it hit #1 in 2022. See Liam in every state →
How popular is Liam in California?
In SSA data for California, 40,176 babies are named Liam across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1959. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the most popular boys name, with 2,624 born.
How many babies are named Liam in California?
California recorded 2,624 births of babies named Liam in 2025.
What is the rank of Liam in California?
Liam ranked #1 among boys names in California in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.