Boys name · Illinois
Liam in Illinois
Liam was the most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 690 babies named Liam that year. Since 1967, Illinois families have named 13,273 babies Liam.
Popularity over time
Liam in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1967 | 7 | 641st |
| 1980 | 5 | 979th |
| 1989 | 13 | 584th |
| 1996 | 100 | 164th |
| 2003 | 159 | 121st |
| 2010 | 466 | 28th |
| 2018 | 712 | 2nd |
| 2025 | 690 | 1st |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois climbed from 641st in 1967 to 1st in 2025.
The most babies named Liam in Illinois in a single year was 738, in 2024. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 2024.
Across the country, Liam reached its best rank of #1 in California (2022). See Liam in every state →
How popular is Liam in Illinois?
Liam was the most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 690 babies named Liam that year. Since 1967, Illinois families have named 13,273 babies Liam.
How many babies are named Liam in Illinois?
In 2025, 690 babies were named Liam in Illinois. The most babies named Liam in Illinois in a single year was 738, in 2024.
What is the rank of Liam in Illinois?
Liam ranked 1st among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 2024.
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.