Willam
Every Willam since 1880 — 3,516 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Willam
Willam is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #13,798 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 3,516 American babies have been named Willam. Its peak came in 1959, when 76 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Willam stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Willam year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #13,798 |
| 2024 | 6 | #12,269 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 6 | #12,250 |
| 2021 | 5 | #13,968 |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | 7 | #10,680 |
| 2015 | 5 | #13,943 |
| 2014 | 6 | #12,034 |
| 2013 | 10 | #8,076 |
| 2012 | 7 | #10,711 |
| 2011 | 7 | #10,725 |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | 5 | #14,416 |
| 2008 | 8 | #9,829 |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | 11 | #7,400 |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | 8 | #8,890 |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | 12 | #6,072 |
| 2001 | 8 | #8,310 |
| 2000 | 9 | #7,385 |
| 1995 | 5 | #10,281 |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | 12 | #3,798 |
| 1980 | 16 | #2,961 |
| 1975 | 18 | #2,449 |
| 1970 | 24 | #1,846 |
| 1965 | 32 | #1,383 |
| 1960 | 63 | #962 |
| 1955 | 51 | #1,065 |
| 1950 | 39 | #1,167 |
| 1945 | 66 | #760 |
| 1940 | 51 | #892 |
| 1935 | 45 | #955 |
| 1930 | 60 | #854 |
| 1925 | 57 | #899 |
| 1920 | 43 | #1,088 |
| 1915 | 32 | #1,157 |
| 1910 | 10 | #1,115 |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | 7 | #1,158 |
| 1895 | 7 | #973 |
| 1890 | 6 | #991 |
| 1885 | 9 | #696 |
| 1880 | 13 | #525 |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Willam in 2025?
Willam ranked #13,798 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Willam?
3,516 babies have been named Willam in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Willam most popular?
Willam peaked in 1959, when 76 newborns received the name.
Is Willam a boy or girl name?
Willam is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Willam rising or falling?
Willam is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.