Boy · #4,967 in 2026

Wlliam

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

Current Rank

#4,967

Peak Rank

#3,401 (1985)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1920

First Year

1987

Last Year

1985

Peak Year

#3401

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Wlliam

American parents first put Wlliam on the record books as a baby boy name in 1920, with 6 registered babies. Its peak popularity came in 1985, when 13 Wlliams were born — ranking #3,401 that year. The 1960s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 41% of all recorded Wlliams. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 1987 (8 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 96 Wlliams have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Wlliam

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

William
Wm
Willian
Ilion
Welcome
Williams
Willem
Wickham
Wellcome
Willam
Waltham
Watm

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Wlliam

What does the name Wlliam mean?

Wlliam is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1920. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Wlliam in 2026?

In 2026, Wlliam ranks #4,967 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Wlliam most popular?

Wlliam reached its peak popularity in 1985, ranking #3,401 that year with 13 babies given the name.

Is Wlliam a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Wlliam?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Wlliam include Durelle, Silvia, Bridget. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Wlliam

Wlliam is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1920 and has accumulated 96 births in the dataset. Wlliam's peak popularity came in 1985 when it ranked #3,401. Use the chart and map above to compare Wlliam'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.