Liam was the most popular name for baby boys in New York last year, the same as 2022, according to data from the Social Security Administration. But Liam’s prominence is a fairly recent phenomenon.

The Social Security Administration's data shows just how far the name has fallen.

For the first time ever, Muhammad was ranked as one of the top 10 most popular baby names in the Big Apple. The name tied for the No. 9 spot as one of the most common names for newborns in the city ...