Boys name · Kentucky
Liam in Kentucky
In SSA data for Kentucky, 4,328 babies are named Liam across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1996. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #2 most popular boys name, with 253 born.
Popularity over time
Liam in Kentucky, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 5 | #451 |
| 2000 | 12 | #282 |
| 2004 | 20 | #241 |
| 2008 | 52 | #119 |
| 2013 | 236 | #8 |
| 2017 | 271 | #4 |
| 2021 | 272 | #1 |
| 2025 | 253 | #2 |
The most Liam births in Kentucky in a single year was 277, in 2019. Liam's highest rank in Kentucky was #1, set in 2019.
The rank of Liam among boys names in Kentucky went up over these years, from #451 in 1996 to #2 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 Kentucky?
In SSA data for Kentucky, 4,328 babies are named Liam across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1996. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #2 most popular boys name, with 253 born.
How many babies are named Liam in Kentucky?
Kentucky recorded 253 births of babies named Liam in 2025.
What is the rank of Liam in Kentucky?
Liam ranked #2 among boys names in Kentucky 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.