Liann
Every Liann since 1951 — 503 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Liann
Liann is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1951, 503 American babies have been named Liann. Its peak came in 1994, when 18 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Liann stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Liann year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | 6 | #15,167 |
| 2016 | 6 | #15,438 |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | 5 | #18,096 |
| 2013 | 8 | #12,668 |
| 2012 | 6 | #16,076 |
| 2011 | 8 | #12,868 |
| 2010 | 8 | #12,966 |
| 2009 | 6 | #16,390 |
| 2008 | 6 | #16,622 |
| 2007 | 6 | #16,706 |
| 2006 | 5 | #18,859 |
| 2005 | 7 | #13,860 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | 7 | #13,256 |
| 2002 | 7 | #13,028 |
| 2001 | 5 | #16,845 |
| 2000 | 7 | #12,577 |
| 1995 | 10 | #8,458 |
| 1990 | 11 | #7,636 |
| 1985 | 8 | #7,982 |
| 1980 | 6 | #9,768 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | 10 | #5,261 |
| 1965 | 9 | #4,682 |
| 1960 | 5 | #6,899 |
| 1955 | 7 | #4,993 |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Liann in 2025?
Liann did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Liann?
503 babies have been named Liann in the United States since 1951, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Liann most popular?
Liann peaked in 1994, when 18 newborns received the name.
Is Liann a boy or girl name?
Liann is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Liann rising or falling?
Liann is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.