boy's name
Wm
WIL-yum (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 2
- Births on record 2,736
Wm is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1992 it was given to 6 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 1916, when 91 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Wm Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 175 |
| 1890s | 183 |
| 1900s | 240 |
| 1910s | 613 |
| 1920s | 630 |
| 1930s | 139 |
| 1940s | 69 |
| 1950s | 6 |
| 1960s | 125 |
| 1970s | 262 |
| 1980s | 273 |
| 1990s | 21 |
How Popular Is Wm?
In 1992, Wm was given to 6 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 Wm
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Wm Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Wm over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Wm
- English WIL-yum
Sibling Names for Wm
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Wm — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Wm
How popular is the name Wm?
In 1992, Wm was given to 6 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 Wm a girl's or a boy's name?
Wm is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Wm?
Wm has 2 syllables.
When was Wm most popular?
Wm peaked in 1916, when 91 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.