Williams
Boy nameWilliams has been given to 6,150 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It peaked in 1950.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
6,150
Peak year
1950 (86 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1880
10-year trend
▼ -11%
Gender split
0% girls / 100% boys
Rank through the decades
Williams's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 1900 | #679 |
| 1950 | #746 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Williams — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Williams.
FAQ
How popular is the name Williams?
Williams has been given to 6,150 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Williams peak?
Williams peaked in 1950, when 86 babies were given the name.
Is Williams a girl or boy name?
Williams is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Williams are boys).
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