How many Liams do you know IRL?

Guillerma · May 2011

I'm confused on how the SSI names and names on this list translate into real life. I grew up with a common 1980's name that always meant I had 2 or 3 in my class, and I don't want the same for my kid. However, I also want a nice, easy to pronounce name that won't get them made fun of.

DH and I LOVED Noah a couple years back, but now it's made it's way into the top 10, so it's out. We then were set on Liam, which we still love. However, it's been jumping up the ranks on the SSI list and I see SO many Liams or future ones on this board. Yet I've never met any or heard the name thought of in my area of the country (SE US). What "number" on the SSA list means that kid will likley have another in their class? Top 100? Top 50? Top 25?? How many baby Liams do you know IRL??

catch2010 · May 2011

I know two Liams. One is 5 and the other is 2.

RunningMamaH · May 2011

Two. One is 11 and the other we saw at a kids play center the other day, he was 2 ish. We live in New England.

Marettie · May 2011

I don't know any that go by Liam, but a few that go by Will.

WifeofaMarine · May 2011

Besides my DS, I don't know any others Liams. It's a great name, not that I'm biased or anything.

Our Liam is just Liam, not William with the nn Liam.

speckledfrog · May 2011

Last year there were 4 Liams in our 3 three year old classes.

forensicmama · May 2011

Just in the last 6 months, I had two friends name their sons Liam. haha

Britrichele17 · May 2011

I know 3. Ages are 1, 6, 21

magsugar13 · May 2011

I knew a few

1 is my nephew he is 4

1 is my sons friend he is 14

2 are adults

ReniaB · May 2011

One

Kattey · May 2011

I don't know any, and my Dr. said she's never had a patient name her child Liam. However, if our LO is a boy, he will be Liam. It's the only boy name DH has loved, and since it's a great name, I agreed.

rkto · May 2011

I know 2. one small child (age 5) and one grown up (30)

MrsP7309 · May 2011

I know one Liam, he's about 18 months old.

evaazalea · May 2011

1 five year old, however Liam just over took Ethan for the #1 most popular boy's name in my province so I expect to meet more.

MommySteph2009 · May 2011

I know 1 he is about 7 or so, maybe older. I loved that name and it was our first pick for this one, but DH nixed it immediately due to over popularity.

waterfly · May 2011

I can think of four off-hand...one is probably about kindergarten age now, one is 3-4, one was born in...February, I think, and one is nearly 30. Of those, I know the youngest has the legal FN William, but his parents planned on calling him Liam since before he was born. The next-youngest, while just plain "Liam," was(I'm pretty sure) named for his father, who is a William, since it's a variant on the name as well as a nickname.

Colsdoll · May 2011

None.

rikkiandjulie · May 2011

Zero

LMS05 · May 2011

2 and they are both babies.

Jetta83306 · May 2011

zero

baeluevano · May 2011

I live in Northern CA & I know 0 Liam's

lelekay · May 2011

I know one 40 year old (who emigrated from Ireland), and 3 under the age of 3.

WaterLiIy · May 2011

Two.

They are both under a year old.

I don't spent much time with young children though, so I would probably know of more if I actually new more kids in general.

melissa721 · May 2011

None.

jlhook0 · May 2011

I only know one, and he's in first grade.

Guillerma · May 2011

Kattey:
I don't know any, and my Dr. said she's never had a patient name her child Liam. However, if our LO is a boy, he will be Liam. It's the only boy name DH has loved, and since it's a great name, I agreed.

I think it's likely a name with a lot of regional variation.. I'm from about 30 miles from you, and I think our area may be a little slower on the uptake than trendier areas of the country, like New England or the west coast..

Anyway, that's what I was afraid of. I still love the name and DH is hard to find any agreement with on names.. but we shall see!

Mrs. Alice · May 2011

My 8 year old cousin is named Liam. He is the only one I know, but then again I don't hang around many younger children.

crystal959 · May 2011

Just 1. He'll be 2 in a few weeks.

Brodyrox30 · May 2011

I know 4 IRL. One was born in Feb., one is about 18 months, one is 10, and the other is about 26. I have overheard the name lots when parents are talking to/about their children though, which leads me to believe it's quite popular here. However, I live in Canada and Liam is the #1 boys' name in Canada, and in my province as well.

MrsJuicy2B · May 2011

I've met four infants named Liam in the last 6 months. It's no Aidan/Jaden/Caden, but it's pretty popular.

MamaJules84 · May 2011

I've heard of/seen a few in the newspaper around here, but the only Liam I know is my oldest son. He's 5 1/2.

faeriequeeneonwow · May 2011

Two - one I had in the nursery class I worked with 4 or 5 years ago so he's close 6 now, and one of my friends named her son Liam - he turned 3 in January.

shortstuff15 · May 2011

I know 2 Liam's, one is in grade 8 (so 13?) and one is 6.

missesBAD · May 2011

i know 3 Liams:

5 yrs old

2 1/2 yrs old

2 yrs old

LPace84 · May 2011

Just 1. He's 2

kmv68 · May 2011

As a mother of a 6 year old, between soccer and kindergarten I know 5 Liams.

As an 8th grade teacher I have 2 this year.

ArcadianDreams · May 2011

I know of three aged 5 and under, all from different circles of acquaintances.

But keep in mind that a top 10 name today, statistically, is a far lower percentage of kids than a top 10 name even twenty years ago. Liam is a respectable name...use it if you like it.

Wish Upon A Star · May 2011

I know 1 27 year old, one newborn and know of one 5 year old who is a William

zaramarie81 · May 2011

I know two Liam's as well both born in the past few years.

anna7602 · May 2011

None in our immediate circle or any that I see on a regular basis. I know a couple that are the children of friends from HS or college whom I haven't seen in years.

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