boy's name
Wiiliam
WIL-yum (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 31
Wiiliam is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2009 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1997, when 8 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1988.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Wiiliam Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1980s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 8 |
| 2000s | 12 |
How Popular Is Wiiliam?
In 2009, Wiiliam was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Wiiliam Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Wiiliam
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Wiiliam Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Wiiliam over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Wiiliam
- English WIL-yum
Sibling Names for Wiiliam
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Wiiliam — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Wiiliam
How popular is the name Wiiliam?
In 2009, Wiiliam was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Wiiliam a girl's or a boy's name?
Wiiliam is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Wiiliam?
Wiiliam has 2 syllables.
When was Wiiliam most popular?
Wiiliam peaked in 1997, when 8 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.