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Wwlliam

wil-ee-uhm /ˈwɪliəm/

At a glance

In short
William is a Germanic name associated with strength and determination.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1959 (#3,988)
Babies in 1959
5 (<0.01% of boys)
Peak
#3,275 in 1958
First recorded
1953

Meaning of Wwlliam

Originating from the Germanic language, the name William is commonly associated with strength and determination. It has a rich history and has been widely used for centuries. In American English, it is pronounced as "wil-ee-uhm" (/ˈwɪliəm/), while in British English, it is pronounced as "wil-yuhm" (/ˈwɪljəm/). The name William has various variations, but the most common one is simply William itself. Over the years, the popularity of this name has remained consistent, with occurrences recorded throughout different decades in the United States. It continues to be a popular choice for parents seeking a strong and timeless name for their baby boy.

How to pronounce Wwlliam

American English

British English

Popularity of Wwlliam in the U.S.

Wwlliam was last recorded in the U.S. in 1959, ranked #3,988 with 5 babies. It peaked at #3,275 in 1958. It first appears in the records in 1953.

Bar and line chart: Wwlliam in the U.S., 1953–1959. Bars: boys given the name each year, most 7 in 1958 and 5 in 1959. Line: rank among boy names, peak #3,275 in 1958, #3,988 in 1959.
  • Boys named Wwlliam (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 1953–1959. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 1953⁠–⁠1959 4 rows
Wwlliam: babies and rank among boy names in the U.S. by year
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
195953,988▼ 713
195873,275▲ 718
195753,993back (not recorded in 1954–1956)
195353,798new