The name Liam is quickly becoming a favorite for American parents. The popularity of the name is rapidly rising, with no sign of stopping. Of course, there is a chance that the popularity of a name many still consider unique will decline once parents realize the name is not that unique anymore, but judging by the rising popularity of other modern names like Jayden and Mason, it's very possible that Liam will make the Top 10 in the next few years.
The name Liam is simply the short form of Uilliam (the Gaelic version of William), which has made Liam popular in and by itself among Irish people and their descendants, However, as the popularity of the name Liam increases in the US, it is not just Irish Americans that give their boys that name. The name is even gaining popularity in non-English speaking countries, such as Israel, where the name is used to mean My People or My Nation.
Just a final note: While it is true that Liam Neeson's real first name is William, arguably the fact that he has chosen to officially go by Liam only helps elevate the name, making his picture above suitable for this profile of the name.
