Liem
Every Liem since 1981 — 742 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Liem
Liem is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,630 in 2025 with 22 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1981, 742 American babies have been named Liem. Its peak came in 2011, when 49 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Liem stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Liem year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | #4,630 |
| 2024 | 16 | #5,807 |
| 2023 | 20 | #4,996 |
| 2022 | 25 | #4,245 |
| 2021 | 22 | #4,577 |
| 2020 | 26 | #3,983 |
| 2019 | 23 | #4,418 |
| 2018 | 18 | #5,231 |
| 2017 | 34 | #3,349 |
| 2016 | 45 | #2,709 |
| 2015 | 41 | #2,888 |
| 2014 | 45 | #2,691 |
| 2013 | 49 | #2,508 |
| 2012 | 40 | #2,936 |
| 2011 | 49 | #2,531 |
| 2010 | 34 | #3,280 |
| 2009 | 31 | #3,521 |
| 2008 | 25 | #4,098 |
| 2007 | 20 | #4,736 |
| 2006 | 14 | #5,981 |
| 2005 | 16 | #5,186 |
| 2004 | 11 | #6,809 |
| 2003 | 8 | #8,313 |
| 2002 | 11 | #6,355 |
| 2001 | 7 | #8,861 |
| 2000 | 7 | #8,756 |
| 1995 | 8 | #6,748 |
| 1990 | 8 | #6,183 |
| 1985 | 7 | #5,511 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Liem in 2025?
Liem ranked #4,630 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 22 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Liem?
742 babies have been named Liem in the United States since 1981, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Liem most popular?
Liem peaked in 2011, when 49 newborns received the name.
Is Liem a boy or girl name?
Liem is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Liem rising or falling?
Liem is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.