Lyam
3 countries#35 in France, 2022Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Lyam was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
14,028 births recorded 1995–2022 · currently #35 · peaked in 2022 with 1,552 births
Most common in: Nord, La Réunion, Bouches-du-Rhône, Pas-de-Calais, Seine-Maritime
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
2,077 births recorded 2002–2025 · currently #1084 · peaked in 2024 with 198 births
Most common in: Texas, Florida, California, New York, Pennsylvania
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
86 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #2493 · peaked in 2001 with 9 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
86 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2001 with 9 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
France rank history
Lyam’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #627 | — |
| 2004 | #505 | ↑122 |
| 2005 | #487 | ↑18 |
| 2006 | #533 | ↓46 |
| 2007 | #476 | ↑57 |
| 2008 | #374 | ↑102 |
| 2009 | #367 | ↑7 |
| 2010 | #262 | ↑105 |
| 2011 | #194 | ↑68 |
| 2012 | #146 | ↑48 |
| 2013 | #120 | ↑26 |
| 2014 | #83 | ↑37 |
| 2015 | #62 | ↑21 |
| 2016 | #51 | ↑11 |
| 2017 | #57 | ↓6 |
| 2018 | #63 | ↓6 |
| 2019 | #59 | ↑4 |
| 2020 | #48 | ↑11 |
| 2021 | #40 | ↑8 |
| 2022 | #35 | ↑5 |
Frequently asked questions about Lyam
Is Lyam a popular name?
Yes — Lyam currently ranks #35 among boys’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Lyam more common for boys or girls?
Lyam is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official France birth data.
When was Lyam most popular?
Lyam peaked in 2022 in France, with 1,552 recorded births that year.
Is Lyam rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Lyam’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #2190 in 1995 to #35 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Lyam?
At least 16,191 babies have been recorded with the name Lyam across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Lyam popular in more than one country?
Yes — Lyam appears in official birth records in 3 countries: France, United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Lyam?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Lyam include Karim, Larry, Mariano, Menachem.
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