Lyam
Every Lyam since 2002 — 2,077 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lyam
Lyam is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,086 in 2025 with 198 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2002, 2,077 American babies have been named Lyam. Its peak came in 2024, when 198 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Lyam stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lyam year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 198 | #1,086 |
| 2024 | 198 | #1,093 |
| 2023 | 193 | #1,104 |
| 2022 | 142 | #1,326 |
| 2021 | 137 | #1,354 |
| 2020 | 151 | #1,238 |
| 2019 | 153 | #1,238 |
| 2018 | 122 | #1,439 |
| 2017 | 125 | #1,407 |
| 2016 | 104 | #1,583 |
| 2015 | 95 | #1,662 |
| 2014 | 97 | #1,616 |
| 2013 | 88 | #1,691 |
| 2012 | 82 | #1,808 |
| 2011 | 65 | #2,073 |
| 2010 | 43 | #2,815 |
| 2009 | 37 | #3,143 |
| 2008 | 19 | #4,997 |
| 2007 | 10 | #7,957 |
| 2006 | 5 | #13,253 |
| 2005 | 8 | #8,794 |
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| 2002 | 5 | #11,784 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lyam in 2025?
Lyam ranked #1,086 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 198 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lyam?
2,077 babies have been named Lyam in the United States since 2002, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lyam most popular?
Lyam peaked in 2024, when 198 newborns received the name.
Is Lyam a boy or girl name?
Lyam is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lyam rising or falling?
Lyam is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.