Liam vs. Noah: which name is older?
The average Liam is 11 and the average Noah is 16, so Noah is the older name, by about 5 years.
Liam
Noah
When was each name popular?
Both names peaked in 2024.
Which name is more common?
There are about 360,000 Liams and about 520,000 Noahs alive in the US, so there are about 46% more Noahs than Liams.
Boys or girls?
Both are boys' names: over 99% of living Liams and 99% of living Noahs are men.
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Liam or Noah: questions
Which is older, Liam or Noah?
The average Liam is 11 and the average Noah is 16, so Noah is the older name, by about 5 years.
How old is the average Liam?
The average Liam in the US is 11; half of all living Liams are between 5 and 14.
How old is the average Noah?
The average Noah in the US is 16; half of all living Noahs are between 7 and 22.
Which is more common, Liam or Noah?
There are about 360,000 Liams and about 520,000 Noahs alive in the US, so there are about 46% more Noahs than Liams.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). How we calculate this