boy's name
Willaim
WIL-yum (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 1,600
Willaim is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2018 it was given to 10 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 1987, when 34 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1882.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Willaim Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 7 |
| 1900s | 6 |
| 1910s | 106 |
| 1920s | 179 |
| 1930s | 121 |
| 1940s | 131 |
| 1950s | 173 |
| 1960s | 214 |
| 1970s | 188 |
| 1980s | 251 |
| 1990s | 118 |
| 2000s | 66 |
| 2010s | 32 |
How Popular Is Willaim?
In 2018, Willaim was given to 10 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 Willaim 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 Willaim
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Willaim Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Willaim over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Willaim
- English WIL-yum
Sibling Names for Willaim
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Willaim — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Willaim
How popular is the name Willaim?
In 2018, Willaim was given to 10 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 Willaim a girl's or a boy's name?
Willaim is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Willaim?
Willaim has 2 syllables.
When was Willaim most popular?
Willaim peaked in 1987, when 34 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.