Lhiam
Uncommon masculine name of unknown origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Lhiam. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Lhiam today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lhiam births was 2013 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lhiam. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Lhiam. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
2013
7 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2013 SSA rank
#10,303
Tracked since 2013
Popularity
Lhiam: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Lhiam by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Lhiam during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Lhiam
The given name Lhiam has its origins in the ancient Britonnic languages of the British Isles, specifically in the region that is now known as Wales. It is thought to be derived from the Proto-Celtic root "*līð-yo-", which signifies a voyage or journey, implying that the name may have been bestowed upon those who traveled extensively or embarked on significant journeys.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lhiam can be traced back to the 6th century CE, where it appears in the ancient Welsh chronicle known as the "Annales Cambriae." This chronicle documents the life and deeds of a Welsh prince named Lhiam ap Maelgwn, who ruled over the kingdom of Gwynedd in the mid-6th century.
In the 9th century, the name Lhiam gained further prominence with the birth of Lhiam the Wise, a renowned Welsh scholar and philosopher. Lhiam the Wise is credited with preserving and documenting many aspects of Welsh culture and literature, making significant contributions to the preservation of the Welsh language and its traditions.
The name Lhiam also holds significance in Welsh mythology and folklore. One notable figure is Lhiam the Bard, a legendary poet and storyteller who is said to have lived during the 12th century. According to Welsh legends, Lhiam the Bard possessed an extraordinary gift for weaving intricate tales and captivating audiences with his poetic verses.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Lhiam. One such figure is Lhiam ap Gruffydd (c. 1300 – 1349), a Welsh nobleman and military leader who played a crucial role in the Welsh Wars of Independence against the English crown. Another prominent figure is Lhiam Goch (c. 1540 – 1587), a renowned Welsh poet and soldier who served under Queen Elizabeth I during the Anglo-Spanish War.
Lastly, it is worth mentioning Lhiam Glyndwr (c. 1349 – 1415), a Welsh prince and military leader who led a significant rebellion against the English rule in the early 15th century. Glyndwr's uprising, known as the Welsh Revolt or the Last War of Independence, has become a defining moment in Welsh history and a source of national pride.
People
Lhiam + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lhiam as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Lhiam: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lhiam?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lhiam going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Lhiam a common name?
We classify Lhiam as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lhiam most popular?
The single biggest year for Lhiam was 2013, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lhiam is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Lhiam in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lhiam a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lhiam in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Lhiam still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lhiam in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Lhiam can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Lhiam?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Lhiam, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.