How Many People Are Named Willian?

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

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Willian
Very Rare
4,072
Estimated People
1 in 81,041
1 in X Americans
1929
Peak Popularity
Male
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
4,054 (100%)
♀ Female
18 (0%)
100%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 71

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 21
California 104
Georgia 28
Illinois 27
Kentucky 5
Michigan 35
Missouri 13
North Carolina 68
New Jersey 6
New York 97
Ohio 30
Pennsylvania 75
Tennessee 35
Texas 23
Virginia 10
West Virginia 11
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 57.1%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Willian

How Many People Have the Name Willian in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 4,072 people in the United States currently share the name Willian. That works out to roughly 1 in every 81,041 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 guide.

Is Willian a Common or Rare Name?

Willian 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 Willian Mean?

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

Gender Breakdown: Is Willian Male or Female?

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

The name Willian reached peak popularity in 1929, with 84 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Willian Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Willian 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 Willian?

Approximately 4,072 people in the United States share the name Willian, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Willian a rare name?

Willian is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 81,041 Americans has this name.

What does the name Willian mean?

The meaning and origin of Willian 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 Willian more male or female?

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

When was Willian most popular?

The name Willian reached its peak in 1929, with 84 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 People4,072
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 81,041
GenderMale
Avg Age71
Peak Year1929
Male %100%
Female %0%

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