Wlliam

Boy name

Wlliam has been given to 96 babies in the U.S. since 1920. It peaked in 1985.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

Peak year

1985 (13 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1920

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All boys

Names one letter away from Wlliam — alternate spellings parents actually use.

4,215,725 babies since 1880

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

96 babies since 1917

96 babies since 1971

96 babies since 1976

96 babies since 1980

96 babies since 1983

97 babies since 1968

97 babies since 1973

97 babies since 1973

How popular is the name Wlliam?

Wlliam has been given to 96 babies in the U.S. since 1920. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Wlliam peak?

Wlliam peaked in 1985, when 13 babies were given the name.

Is Wlliam a girl or boy name?

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

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