FIRST NAME
William
William is the 6th most common male first name in the United States, recorded for 2,237,906 men and boys in the latest Census. It is also given to 2,208 women and girls.
AS A MALE NAME · #6 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
6,095,879
living · #5
2020 CENSUS
2,237,906
living · #6
BABIES NAMED WILLIAM BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2025
202511K
As a male name, William peaked in 1947, when 67,002 babies were named William (the #4 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A FEMALE NAME · #4,200 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
17,410
living · #1,118
2020 CENSUS
2,208
living · #4,200
BABIES NAMED WILLIAM BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2025
20257
As a female name, William peaked in 1928, when 348 babies were named William (the #369 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)