How Many People Are Named William?
people in the United States are named William
1 in 79 people has this name
Popularity Rank
⭐⭐⭐ Very Common
Population Percentage
Of US population
Peak Year
67,155 births
Trend
Declining
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Meaning:
From the Germanic name Willahelm, which was composed of the elements wil "will, desire" and helm "helmet, protection". Saint William of Gellone was an 8th-century cousin of Charlemagne who became a monk. The name was common among the Normans, and it became extremely popular in England after William the Conqueror was recognized as the first Norman king of England in the 11th century. It was later borne by three other English kings, as well as rulers of Scotland, Sicily (of Norman origin), the Netherlands and Prussia.... [more]
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 70.9 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
💡 Fun Facts About "William"
- 10,605 babies were named William in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1947
- Currently declining in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in New York
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