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Williams

Williams: name meaning, origin and popularity

Boy name

How popular is Williams?

40U.S. babies in 2025
#515peak rank (1887)
6,150babies since 1880

Since 1880, 24 girls and 6,126 boys in the U.S. have been named Williams (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5392 in 1958. Its highest rank for boys was #515 in 1887. In 2025, 40 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Williams FAQ

How popular is the name Williams?

Since 1880, 24 girls and 6,126 boys in the U.S. have been named Williams (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5392 in 1958. Its highest rank for boys was #515 in 1887. In 2025, 40 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Williams a boy or girl name?

Williams is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 24 girls and 6,126 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year).