Willian
2 countries#4857 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Willian was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
4,092 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #4857 · peaked in 1929 with 84 births
Most common in: California, New York, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Michigan
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
150 births recorded 1995–2022 · currently #3308 · peaked in 2016 with 19 births
Most common in: Puy-de-Dôme, Seine-Saint-Denis, Val-de-Marne, Guadeloupe
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Willian’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #3686 | — |
| 2007 | #4375 | ↓689 |
| 2008 | #4044 | ↑331 |
| 2009 | #3551 | ↑493 |
| 2010 | #3128 | ↑423 |
| 2011 | #3000 | ↑128 |
| 2012 | #4251 | ↓1251 |
| 2013 | #4180 | ↑71 |
| 2014 | #4866 | ↓686 |
| 2015 | #4545 | ↑321 |
| 2016 | #4470 | ↑75 |
| 2017 | #5526 | ↓1056 |
| 2018 | #3891 | ↑1635 |
| 2019 | #5153 | ↓1262 |
| 2020 | #6296 | ↓1143 |
| 2021 | #5338 | ↑958 |
| 2022 | #5445 | ↓107 |
| 2023 | #4886 | ↑559 |
| 2024 | #5659 | ↓773 |
| 2025 | #4857 | ↑802 |
Frequently asked questions about Willian
Is Willian a popular name?
Yes — Willian currently ranks #4857 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Willian more common for boys or girls?
Willian is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Willian most popular?
Willian peaked in 1929 in United States, with 84 recorded births that year.
Is Willian rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Willian’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #809 in 1880 to #4857 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Willian?
At least 4,242 babies have been recorded with the name Willian across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Willian popular in more than one country?
Yes — Willian appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Willian?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Willian include Wilbert.
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