boys' name 1979–2025

Liam

Liam is making a comeback — from #106 in 1979 to #22 in 2025.

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#22 ranked in 2025
627 registrations in 2025
32,173 total 1979–2025

Popularity over the years

That's a jump of 84 positions. Registrations grew from 43 to 627 (+1358%).

Peak popularity: 2012 (1,254 registrations, ranked #10).

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Peak 2012 · 1,254
Low 1979 · 43
Years tracked 46

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By state & territory — 2025

How often Liam was registered in each of the 8 Australian states and territories.

Liam popularity by state — 2025Australian Capital Territory: rank #7* (counts not published)New South Wales: 252 (rank #15)Northern Territory: no data for this yearQueensland: 132 (rank #32)South Australia: 45 (rank #29)Tasmania: no data for this yearVictoria: 198 (rank #23)Western Australia: no data for this yearACTNSWNTQLDSATASVICWA
Liam — popularity by state & territory in 2025. Hover a state for details, click to view the full Top 50 for that state.
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Most popular in New South Wales (252 babies) , least popular in South Australia (45).

New South Wales
252 #15
Victoria
198 #23
Queensland
132 #32
South Australia
45 #29
Australian Capital Territory
#7*
Northern Territory
Tasmania
Western Australia

In 2025: 627 babies named Liam across 4 of 8 states and territories. (*rank-only states publish top-10 lists without counts)

Frequently asked questions

How many babies in Australia have been named Liam?
Between 1979 and 2025, Liam was registered for 32,173 babies in the available state datasets.
Is Liam a popular name in Australia?
In 2025, Liam ranked #22 among boys' names in Australia, with 627 registrations.