Total births
257
Boys' name · since 1915
Willim
Since 1915, U.S. Social Security records show 257 babies named Willim, peaking in 1934. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 257
- total births
- 1915–1988
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 19%
- born in that decade
Willim is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 257 have been recorded since 1915.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Willim has been recorded 257 times among boys since 1915, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1915 to 1988.
- 257 total births
- 1915–1988 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 19% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
257 boys have been named Willim since 1915, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1988.
- 257
- total births
- 1915–1988
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 19%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
19% of everyone ever named Willim was born in this single decade.
1934
Single peak year
12 babies were named Willim in 1934 - its busiest year on record.
Willim's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Willim's SSA record in two at 1953 and the more recent half accounts for 49% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 51%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1915, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1934 peak of 12, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Willim at a glance
Last recorded 1988Peak year
1934
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1915
Willim popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1915–1988
- Peak year (1934)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 74 years of records
Willim by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Willim's strongest decade.
48 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 19% of all-time use.
Willim births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 16
1910s
16 births
- 1920s
1920s
48 births
- 1930s
1930s
37 births
- 1940s
1940s
24 births
- 1950s
1950s
42 births
- 1960s
1960s
45 births
- 1970s
1970s
24 births
- 1980s
1980s
21 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 48 births (19% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Willim? ▼
257 babies have been named Willim since 1915. It was last recorded in 1988. The peak year was 1934 with 12 births.
When was Willim most popular? ▼
Willim was most popular in the 1920s decade with 48 total births. The single peak year was 1934.
How long has the name Willim been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Willim since 1915 -- 74 years through the most recent 1988 data.
What names are similar to Willim? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include William, Willie, Willard, Wilbur, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Willim's data
- Willim's usage has stayed within range of its 1920s decade-level peak (48 total births) through the 1980s (21) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Willim
Nearby Names Like Willim
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Willim
William Boy
#10 4,199,696 births
Willie Boy
#1364 450,188 births
Willard Boy
#2958 77,658 births
Wilbur Boy
#2959 56,906 births
Willis Boy
#2638 52,336 births
Compare Willim side by side: Willim vs William Willim vs Willie Willim vs Willard
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1915–1988 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Willim: Baby Name Since 1915 - 257 Births, Peak 1934." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/willim. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Willim draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.