✦ Boy’s name · US records 1880–2024
William
Origin note in editorial review
William appeared in the US boy naming records from 1880 through 2024, reaching its highest point in 1947. It is a 3-syllable boy name ranked #5 by total recorded use. Common spelling relatives include Wiliam, Willliam.
#5boy rank
1947peak year
3syllables
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Spelling variants of William
01Wiliam02Willliam
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