Willem
3 countries#2572 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Willem was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
2,840 births recorded 1916–2025 · currently #2572 · peaked in 2003 with 122 births
Most common in: California, New York, Michigan, Texas, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
1,251 births recorded 1926–2022 · currently #2834 · peaked in 2007 with 54 births
Most common in: Martinique, Guadeloupe, Paris, Seine-Saint-Denis, Hauts-de-Seine
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
505 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #2493 · peaked in 2008 with 34 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
505 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2008 with 34 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Willem’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1479 | — |
| 2007 | #1509 | ↓30 |
| 2008 | #1603 | ↓94 |
| 2009 | #1975 | ↓372 |
| 2010 | #1778 | ↑197 |
| 2011 | #1886 | ↓108 |
| 2012 | #1799 | ↑87 |
| 2013 | #1709 | ↑90 |
| 2014 | #1730 | ↓21 |
| 2015 | #2086 | ↓356 |
| 2016 | #2028 | ↑58 |
| 2017 | #2319 | ↓291 |
| 2018 | #2210 | ↑109 |
| 2019 | #1938 | ↑272 |
| 2020 | #2264 | ↓326 |
| 2021 | #1982 | ↑282 |
| 2022 | #2517 | ↓535 |
| 2023 | #2575 | ↓58 |
| 2024 | #2637 | ↓62 |
| 2025 | #2572 | ↑65 |
Frequently asked questions about Willem
Is Willem a popular name?
Yes — Willem currently ranks #2572 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Willem more common for boys or girls?
Willem is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Willem most popular?
Willem peaked in 2003 in United States, with 122 recorded births that year.
Is Willem rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Willem’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #2926 in 1916 to #2572 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Willem?
At least 4,596 babies have been recorded with the name Willem across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Willem popular in more than one country?
Yes — Willem appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, France, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Willem?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Willem include Waylan, Weslee, Zaine, Zair.
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