boy's name
Wlliam
WIL-yum (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 96
Wlliam is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1987 it was given to 8 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 1985, when 13 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1920.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Wlliam Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1920s to 1980s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 11 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 6 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 39 |
| 1970s | 14 |
| 1980s | 26 |
How Popular Is Wlliam?
In 1987, Wlliam was given to 8 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.
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 Wlliam
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Wlliam Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Wlliam over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Wlliam
- English WIL-yum
Sibling Names for Wlliam
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Wlliam — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Wlliam
How popular is the name Wlliam?
In 1987, Wlliam was given to 8 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 Wlliam a girl's or a boy's name?
Wlliam is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Wlliam?
Wlliam has 2 syllables.
When was Wlliam most popular?
Wlliam peaked in 1985, when 13 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.