Willem

Boy name

Willem has been given to 2,840 babies in the U.S. since 1916. It peaked in 2003.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,840

Peak year

2003 (122 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1916

10-year trend

▼ -24%

Gender split

All boys

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Willem.

2,842 babies since 1990

2,845 babies since 1961

2,845 babies since 1977

2,833 babies since 1920

2,849 babies since 1880

2,830 babies since 1918

2,827 babies since 1976

2,824 babies since 1903

How popular is the name Willem?

Willem has been given to 2,840 babies in the U.S. since 1916. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Willem peak?

Willem peaked in 2003, when 122 babies were given the name.

Is Willem a girl or boy name?

Willem is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Willem are boys).

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