Boy · #9,864 in 2026

Wiiliam

Name: Popularity of the name Wiiliam in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Wiiliam, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#9,864

Peak Rank

#6,618 (1997)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1988

First Year

2009

Last Year

1997

Peak Year

#6618

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Wiiliam

Wiiliam first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1988, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1997, when 8 Wiiliams were born — ranking #6,618 that year. As of 2026, Wiiliam ranks #9,864 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 25 Wiiliams have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Wiiliam

Phonetically similar names — useful when Wiiliam is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Wm
Willem
Willam
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Willsome
Trillium
Lilium
Psyllium
Milium
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Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Wiiliam

What does the name Wiiliam mean?

Wiiliam is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1988. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Wiiliam in 2026?

In 2026, Wiiliam ranks #9,864 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Wiiliam most popular?

Wiiliam reached its peak popularity in 1997, ranking #6,618 that year with 8 babies given the name.

Is Wiiliam a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Wiiliam is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Wiiliam?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Wiiliam include Laurencio, Jarman, Tayari. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Wiiliam

Wiiliam is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1988 and has accumulated 25 births in the dataset. Wiiliam's peak popularity came in 1997 when it ranked #6,618. Use the chart and map above to compare Wiiliam's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.