boy's name
William-James
WIL-yum-JAYMZ (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 13
- Births on record 30
William-James is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2023 it was given to 7 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2023, when 7 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 2014.
- 3 syllables.
William-James Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 2010s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 12 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 7 |
How Popular Is William-James?
In 2023, William-James was given to 7 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Where William-James Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
How William-James Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Williamjames | Williamjames is William-James written as one word, used in the United States, where it ranks #10,892. | 11 |
Names That Peaked Alongside William-James
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like William-James Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with William-James over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say William-James
- English WIL-yum-JAYMZ
Sibling Names for William-James
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with William-James — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About William-James
How popular is the name William-James?
In 2023, William-James was given to 7 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Is William-James a girl's or a boy's name?
William-James is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in William-James?
William-James has 3 syllables.
When was William-James most popular?
William-James peaked in 2023, when 7 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.