Compare two names
William and Willam side by side: William peaked in 1947 and Willam in 1959; in 2025 they were given to 10,552 and 5 babies.
William and Willam, year by year
Girls and boys together; William solid, Willam dashed.
| William | Willam | |
|---|---|---|
| Births 2025 | 10,552 | 5 |
| Rank 2025 | #9 among boys’ names | #13,794 among boys’ names |
| Recorded since 1880 | 4,215,725 | 3,516 |
| Peak year | 1947 | 1959 |
| Girls | 0.4% | 0% |
| Alive, estimated | 2.15 million | 1,420 |
| Median age | 55 | 65 |
Both names: SSA national file, published May 8, 2026, and SSA’s cohort life tables.