Lirim
A masculine name of Albanian origin meaning "free" or "delivered".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Lirim. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Lirim today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lirim births was 2000 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lirim. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Lirim with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Lirim. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2000
6 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2000 SSA rank
#9,834
Tracked since 2000
Census
Lirim in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 110 people with the first name Lirim, which placed it at #51,979 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#51,979
National first-name rank
People counted
110
110 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.0
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
96.4% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lirim
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Lirim is White at 96.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.8%) and Black (0.9%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Lirim described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Lirim at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.4% · 106
- Hispanic or Latino1.8% · 2
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Popularity
Lirim: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Lirim 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 Lirim during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Lirim
The name Lirim has its origins in the Albanian language, tracing back to the medieval period in the Balkans region. It is derived from the Albanian root word "liri," which means "freedom" or "liberty." The name's linguistic roots reflect the cultural values and historical struggles of the Albanian people for independence and autonomy.
In Albanian folklore and literature, the name Lirim is often associated with themes of liberation, resistance, and national pride. It carries a symbolic weight, representing the aspirations of the Albanian people to break free from foreign domination and establish their sovereignty.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lirim can be found in the epic poetry of the Albanian oral tradition, particularly in the famous cycle of heroic songs known as the "Songs of the Frontier Warriors" (Këngët e Kreshnikëve). These songs, which date back to the 15th and 16th centuries, often featured characters bearing names with the "liri" root, embodying the spirit of freedom and resistance against Ottoman rule.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Lirim. One of the earliest recorded individuals was Lirim Kovaçi (1865-1937), an Albanian patriot and activist who played a pivotal role in the National Renaissance (Rilindja Kombëtare) movement, advocating for the Albanian language and culture during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Another prominent bearer of the name was Lirim Greicevci (1919-1995), an Albanian writer and intellectual who contributed significantly to the development of modern Albanian literature. His works often explored themes of national identity, cultural preservation, and the struggle for self-determination.
In the field of sports, Lirim Kastrati (born 1986) is a notable figure. He is an Albanian professional boxer who has held multiple world titles in the light heavyweight division, bringing international recognition to the name Lirim.
Lirim Hajrullahu (born 1990) is a Canadian football player of Albanian descent who has played for various teams in the Canadian Football League (CFL). His name reflects the global reach and diversity of the Albanian diaspora.
Lirim Emini (born 1985) is a Macedonian-Albanian politician and activist who has advocated for the rights of the ethnic Albanian community in North Macedonia. His name symbolizes the ongoing efforts for recognition and representation within the region.
While the name Lirim has its roots in the Albanian language and culture, it has transcended borders and gained recognition in various parts of the world, carried by individuals who have made significant contributions in their respective fields.
People
Lirim + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lirim 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
Lirim: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lirim?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lirim 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Lirim a common name?
We classify Lirim as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lirim most popular?
The single biggest year for Lirim was 2000, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lirim is about 26 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Lirim in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 110 people with the name Lirim, or 0.04 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #51,979 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Lirim in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Lirim?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Lirim appears almost entirely male. Of the 110 people counted with this name, 100.0% were male and only a very small share were female. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Lirim?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Lirim is White at 96.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.8%) and Black (0.9%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Lirim most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Lirim in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.4% (106 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Lirim in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lirim a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lirim 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 Lirim still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lirim 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 Lirim 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.
How many people have Lirim as a first name?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Lirim on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.