How Many People Are Named Willian?

Complete statistics for the name Willian: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Willian
Very Rare
English surname used as a first name

Willian, a very rare male name, is held by just 1 in 158,130 Americans today, making it one of the least common names in the country. With only 2,087 people bearing this name, it stands out as a unique choice. Interestingly, its popularity peaked way back in 1929, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.

~320
Living in US
1 in 1,035,779
Americans
1929
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of William
🌐
Origin
English surname used as a first name
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Determined Resilient Traditional
8
Life Path Number

Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

10,201
Worldwide Bearers
#4,011
Global Rank
🇲🇽 Mexico
1,989
🇵🇾 Paraguay
1,948
🇧🇴 Bolivia
1,504
🇺🇸 United States
1,439
🇳🇬 Nigeria
609
🇺🇾 Uruguay
511
🇦🇷 Argentina
302
🇳🇱 Netherlands
244
🇮🇩 Indonesia
217
🇵🇭 Philippines
194

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
2,082 (100%)
♀ Female
5 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 71
598
Would be under 30 (15%)
730
Would be 30–60 (18%)
2,744
Would be over 60 (67%)

All 4,072 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1929

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
95
Classic Feel
92
Modern Appeal
18
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Willian Through the Generations

Willian has been a name that has seen its peak and now resides in the annals of history. Born in the early 20th century, it reached its zenith in 1929 with 84 births, marking a significant moment in the name's journey. Over the decades, its usage has declined, but it still holds a special place among those who carry it. Today, the majority of people named Willian are over 60, indicating a strong generational skew towards older individuals. This age distribution paints a picture of a name that was once popular but is now cherished by a select few, preserving its legacy through the ages.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 104
New York 97
Pennsylvania 75
North Carolina 68
Michigan 35
Tennessee 35
Ohio 30
Georgia 28
Illinois 27
Texas 23

✨ Similar Names to Willian

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Willian's English surname used as a first name roots

📄 About the Name Willian

How Many People Have the Name Willian?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 320 people in the United States currently share the name Willian. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,035,779 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Willian a Common or Rare Name?

Willian is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Willian Mean?

Willian means "creative variant of William" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Willian in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Willian Most Popular?

The name Willian reached peak popularity in 1929, with 84 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Willian?

Approximately 320 people named Willian live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 320. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,035,779 Americans.

Is Willian a rare name?

Willian is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,035,779 Americans has this name.

What does the name Willian mean?

Willian means "creative variant of William" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.

Is Willian more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Willian are male and 0% are female.

When was Willian most popular?

Willian peaked in 1929 with 84 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US320
All-Time Births320
1 in X1 in 1,035,779
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age71
Peak Year1929
World Rank#4,011
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.