How Many People Are Named Willam?

Complete statistics for the name Willam in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Willam
Very Rare
3,510
Estimated People
1 in 94,017
1 in X Americans
1959
Peak Popularity
Male
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
3,510 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)
100%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 82

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 35
Arkansas 10
California 60
Florida 7
Georgia 38
Illinois 26
Kentucky 32
Maryland 5
Michigan 5
Mississippi 5
North Carolina 44
New York 27
Ohio 36
Oklahoma 5
Pennsylvania 11
South Carolina 6
Tennessee 76
Texas 70
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 33.3%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Willam

How Many People Have the Name Willam in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,510 people in the United States currently share the name Willam. That works out to roughly 1 in every 94,017 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity checker.

Is Willam a Common or Rare Name?

Willam is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Willam Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Willam are covered in full on the Willam name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Willam Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Willam in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female. Willam is used almost exclusively as a male name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Willam Most Popular?

The name Willam reached peak popularity in 1959, with 76 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Willam Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Willam across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Willam?

Approximately 3,510 people in the United States share the name Willam, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Willam a rare name?

Willam is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 94,017 Americans has this name.

What does the name Willam mean?

The meaning and origin of Willam is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Willam more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Willam are male and 0% are female. The predicted gender is Male.

When was Willam most popular?

The name Willam reached its peak in 1959, with 76 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People3,510
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 94,017
GenderMale
Avg Age82
Peak Year1959
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 for full details.