One Irish baby name has topped the charts as the most popular name given to baby boys in the United States yet again.
One Irish boy name has ranked the most popular baby name in the USA for the fourth consecutive year.
Whether paying homage to Irish roots or just like the sound of this timeless Irish name, parents across the United States have fallen in love with the Irish name Liam for their baby boys.
Coming top of the list of most popular boy names across the country in 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020, Liam has captured the hearts of parents across the country.
So today, we are finding out why this Irish boy named has ranked the most popular baby name in the USA for four years running.
A timeless name – steadily increasing global popularity
The United States Social Security Administration released the official figures showing the most popular names given to newborns throughout 2020.
According to the report, the Irish boy name Liam ranked top of the list, becoming the most popular baby name in USA for 2020.
However, this is not the first time this Irish name has proven popular among parents in the States. Liam came top of the list in 2017, 2018, and 2019 as well, rising from second position in 2014, 2015, and 2016.
Liam has seen a steady increase in popularity over the past 20 years, rising from 140th position in 2000.
Irish boy name ranked most popular baby name in USA – a popular name among parents of newborns
Since the year 2000, Liam has seen a steady increase in its popularity among parents across the United States. The name first entered the top 100 in 2006, claiming 98th position.
Since then, the Irish boy name has slowly climbed the ranks, coming in 89th position in 2007, 75th in 2008, 49th in 2009, and 30th in 2010.
Liam entered the top 20 in 2011, coming in at 15th, and jumped into the top ten in 2012, ranking 6th, then 3rd in 2013.
For 2020, the number of births with the name Liam was 19659, representing 1.073 per cent of total male births across the United States in 2020.
A popular name in New York City – topping the polls in the city that never sleeps
Not only is this Irish boy name the most popular baby name in the USA as a whole. Liam recently ranked in top position of most popular baby boy names in New York City.
The popularity of this given name in the States can be attributed to various factors. Many parents of Irish heritage may want to honour their roots by giving their newborn a traditional Irish name.
Other reasons for its rise in popularity can be attributed to the prominence of the name in Hollywood. Irish actor Liam Neeson has made his mark on the global film scene with his roles in Schindler’s List and Taken.
Similarly, Australian actor Liam Hemsworth, known for The Hunger Games, Independence Day: Resurgence, and The Last Song, has undoubtedly contributed to the name’s rising popularity in the States.
Find out more about the most popular names in the United States on the Social Security website here.
