Wlliam Name Popularity and Statistics
Wlliam is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Wlliam?
Wlliam is spelled W-L-L-I-A-M. The name has 6 letters.
Wlliam Popularity in 1987
Rank#4,968
Recorded Births8
- Boys usage rose 1,753 places to #4,968 and recorded 3 more births compared with 1986.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Wlliam Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1920 through 1987. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Boys | 8 | #4,968 |
| 1986 | Boys | 5 | #6,721 |
| 1985 | Boys | 13 | #3,401 |
| 1973 | Boys | 7 | #4,054 |
| 1970 | Boys | 7 | #3,836 |
| 1967 | Boys | 7 | #3,231 |
| 1965 | Boys | 6 | #3,537 |
| 1963 | Boys | 5 | #4,048 |
| 1962 | Boys | 11 | #2,504 |
| 1961 | Boys | 10 | #2,706 |
| 1947 | Boys | 6 | #3,370 |
| 1927 | Boys | 5 | #4,210 |
| 1920 | Boys | 6 | #3,815 |
When Was Wlliam Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1985 · Boys
13 recorded births
National rank #3,401
1962 · Boys
11 recorded births
National rank #2,504
1961 · Boys
10 recorded births
National rank #2,706
1987 · Boys
8 recorded births
National rank #4,968