How Many People Are Named Willem?

2,788

people in the United States are named Willem

1 in 120,157 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#6088

💎💎 Very Rare

Population Percentage

0.0008%

Of US population

Peak Year

2003

122 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: Dutch
Pronunciation: VIL-ləm, WIL-ləm
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

Dutch form of WILLIAM. Willem the Silent, Prince of Orange, was the leader of the Dutch revolt against Spain that brought about the independence of the Netherlands. He is considered the founder of the Dutch royal family. In English he is commonly called William of Orange.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
0.0%
Male
100.0%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 20.5 years old

Young (<30) 2,355
84.5%
Adult (30–60) 338
12.1%
Senior (>60) 95
3.4%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1916 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 293
New York 197
Michigan 82
Texas 66
Illinois 55
Pennsylvania 38
Minnesota 37
Massachusetts 35
Wisconsin 27
Washington 24

💡 Fun Facts About "Willem"

  • 50 babies were named Willem in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 2003
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1916
  • Most popular in California

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