Name comparison · boy names
Leon vs. Liam
In 2025, Liam leads at #1 among U.S. boys' names, with Leon at #138. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Leon | Liam |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Comeback | Stable |
| 2025 rank | #138 | #1 |
| Babies in 2025 | 2,583 | 20,818 |
| All-time peak | #73 in 1926 | #1 in 2017 |
| Uniqueness score | 23 / 100 | 0 / 100 |
| Strongest state | Vermont (#57) | Maryland (#1) |