Willam
3 countries#12008 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Willam was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
3,516 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #12008 · peaked in 1959 with 76 births
Most common in: Tennessee, Texas, California, North Carolina, Georgia
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
12 births recorded 1937–2008 · peaked in 1937 with 3 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
3 births recorded 2010–2010 · peaked in 2010 with 3 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
3 births recorded 2010–2010 · peaked in 2010 with 3 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Willam’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | #5165 | — |
| 1995 | #8868 | ↓3703 |
| 1997 | #7281 | ↑1587 |
| 2000 | #6839 | ↑442 |
| 2001 | #7536 | ↓697 |
| 2002 | #5725 | ↑1811 |
| 2004 | #8143 | ↓2418 |
| 2006 | #6904 | ↑1239 |
| 2008 | #9019 | ↓2115 |
| 2009 | #12491 | ↓3472 |
| 2011 | #9600 | ↑2891 |
| 2012 | #9709 | ↓109 |
| 2013 | #7537 | ↑2172 |
| 2014 | #10717 | ↓3180 |
| 2015 | #12086 | ↓1369 |
| 2016 | #9664 | ↑2422 |
| 2021 | #12146 | ↓2482 |
| 2022 | #10863 | ↑1283 |
| 2024 | #10938 | ↓75 |
| 2025 | #12008 | ↓1070 |
Frequently asked questions about Willam
Is Willam a popular name?
Yes — Willam currently ranks #12008 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Willam more common for boys or girls?
Willam is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Willam most popular?
Willam peaked in 1959 in United States, with 76 recorded births that year.
Is Willam rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Willam’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #505 in 1880 to #12008 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Willam?
At least 3,531 babies have been recorded with the name Willam across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Willam popular in more than one country?
Yes — Willam appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, France, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Willam?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Willam include Wil.
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