How Many People Are Named Willliam?

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

Willliam
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Willliam is a very rare male name, with only 242 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 1,364,092 Americans. That's pretty unique! A big chunk, 52%, are under 30, making it a genuinely modern name.

~242
Living in US
1 in 1,364,092
Americans
2006
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of William
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Determined Confident Strong
1
Life Path Number

Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

682
Worldwide Bearers
#316,970
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
348
🇬🇧 England
73
🇺🇬 Uganda
61
🇵🇭 Philippines
51
🇬🇧 Scotland
30
🇳🇬 Nigeria
28
🇨🇦 Canada
13
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
13
🇬🇧 Wales
10
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
8

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
242 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 35
137
Would be under 30 (52%)
100
Would be 30–60 (38%)
29
Would be over 60 (11%)

All 266 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: 2006

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
72
Classic Feel
21
Modern Appeal
99
International
79

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

📜 Willliam Through the Generations

Willliam has seen a steady presence in the US since its peak in 2006 with 12 births. Today, there are 242 people named Willliam, with most being around 35 years old. The age distribution shows 137 under 30, 100 between 30 and 60, and 29 over 60, indicating a relatively young demographic.

✨ Similar Names to Willliam

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Willliam's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Willliam

How Many People Have the Name Willliam?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 242 people in the United States currently share the name Willliam. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,364,092 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Willliam a Common or Rare Name?

Willliam 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 Willliam Mean?

Willliam means "creative variant of William" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Willliam Most Popular?

The name Willliam reached peak popularity in 2006, with 12 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Willliam?

Approximately 242 people named Willliam live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 266. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,364,092 Americans.

Is Willliam a rare name?

Willliam is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,364,092 Americans has this name.

What does the name Willliam mean?

Willliam means "creative variant of William" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Willliam more male or female?

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

When was Willliam most popular?

Willliam peaked in 2006 with 12 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 US242
All-Time Births266
1 in X1 in 1,364,092
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age35
Peak Year2006
World Rank#316,970
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.