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Williams

Williams is a boy name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Williams?

Recorded births named Williams by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	6,150 births
England & Wales since 1996	36 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Williams's popularity over time

Babies named Williams per year — United States (1880–2025). United States peaked in 1950 (86/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2025 (6/yr).

When was Williams popular?

Williams reached its peak in 1950, when it was the #1673 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1950s name.

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