Liem
- US rank
- #4,539
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #2,492 in 2013
22 babies were named Liem in the US in 2025. It has dropped 621 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1981–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Liem you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 77,519 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Liem, 22 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Liem would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLiem first shows up in US birth records in 1981, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 44 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2013, when it reached #2,492.
- Then vs nowLiem is 3.6× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 277,778 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 77,519.
- TrendLiem has slipped 621 places over the last five years and now sits at #4,539. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Liem
Liem is a boy name of Irish origin. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with L and ending in “-iem”. US birth records list Liem for boys from 1981 to 2025, in 38 of those 45 years. Its best year was 2013, when it ranked #2,492 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #4,539, with 22 babies.
Origin:Irish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.5 | 652,174 boys |
| 1990s | 3.0 | 334,448 boys |
| 2000s | 7.5 | 133,869 boys |
| 2010s | 20 | 49,975 boys |
| 2020s | 13 | 79,051 boys |
More Irish boy names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Unisex name: Gael · a Gael
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
- Unisex name: Ryan · little king
- Boy name: Dominic · of the Lord
Questions about the name Liem
What is the origin of the name Liem?
Liem has Irish roots in our records. Other Irish names include Liam, Owen, Logan.
Is Liem a boy or girl name?
Liem is a boy name.
How popular is the name Liem?
Liem ranked #4,539 for US boys in 2025, given to 22 babies. Its best year was 2013 (#2,492).