Boys name · Illinois
Liam in Illinois
As of 2025, Liam was the most common boys name in Illinois, drawn from 690 births that year. Its total reaches 13,273 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1967.
Popularity over time
Liam in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1967 | 7 | #641 |
| 1980 | 5 | #979 |
| 1989 | 13 | #584 |
| 1996 | 100 | #164 |
| 2003 | 159 | #121 |
| 2010 | 466 | #28 |
| 2018 | 712 | #2 |
| 2025 | 690 | #1 |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois ran from #1 in 2024 to #979 in 1980, starting at #641 in 1967 and ending at #1 in 2025.
Illinois had the most Liam births in 2024, with 738. In 2024 it reached #1, its highest boys-name rank in Illinois.
Across the country, Liam reached its highest rank of #1 in California (2022). See Liam in every state →
How popular is Liam in Illinois?
As of 2025, Liam was the most common boys name in Illinois, drawn from 690 births that year. Its total reaches 13,273 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1967.
How many babies are named Liam in Illinois?
690 Liam babies were born in Illinois in 2025.
What is the rank of Liam in Illinois?
Liam ranked #1 among boys names in Illinois 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.