Boy · #3,989 in 2026

Wwlliam

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

Current Rank

#3,989

Peak Rank

#3,275 (1958)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1953

First Year

1959

Last Year

1958

Peak Year

#3275

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Wwlliam

Wwlliam first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1953, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1958, when 7 Wwlliams were born — ranking #3,275 that year. As of 2026, Wwlliam ranks #3,989 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 22 Wwlliams have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Wwlliam

Phonetically similar names — useful when Wwlliam 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
Waltham
Wylam
Welcome
Williams
Willem
Wellcome
Willam
Welsome
Willsome

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Wwlliam

What does the name Wwlliam mean?

Wwlliam is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1953. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Wwlliam in 2026?

In 2026, Wwlliam ranks #3,989 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Wwlliam most popular?

Wwlliam reached its peak popularity in 1958, ranking #3,275 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Wwlliam a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Wwlliam?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Wwlliam include Vernest, Bervin, Curtice. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Wwlliam

Wwlliam is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1953 and has accumulated 22 births in the dataset. Wwlliam's peak popularity came in 1958 when it ranked #3,275. Use the chart and map above to compare Wwlliam'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.