Boys name · Kentucky
Liam in Kentucky
Liam was the 2nd most popular boys name in Kentucky in 2025, with 253 babies named Liam that year. Since 1996, Kentucky families have named 4,328 babies Liam.
Popularity over time
Liam in Kentucky, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 5 | 451st |
| 2000 | 12 | 282nd |
| 2004 | 20 | 241st |
| 2008 | 52 | 119th |
| 2013 | 236 | 8th |
| 2017 | 271 | 4th |
| 2021 | 272 | 1st |
| 2025 | 253 | 2nd |
Its rank among boys names in Kentucky climbed from 451st in 1996 to 2nd in 2025.
The most babies named Liam in Kentucky in a single year was 277, in 2019. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 2019.
Across the country, Liam reached its best rank of #1 in California (2022). See Liam in every state →
How popular is Liam in Kentucky?
Liam was the 2nd most popular boys name in Kentucky in 2025, with 253 babies named Liam that year. Since 1996, Kentucky families have named 4,328 babies Liam.
How many babies are named Liam in Kentucky?
In 2025, 253 babies were named Liam in Kentucky. The most babies named Liam in Kentucky in a single year was 277, in 2019.
What is the rank of Liam in Kentucky?
Liam ranked 2nd among boys names in Kentucky in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 2019.
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.