NAME PROFILE
Willia
William is of Germanic origin, meaning 'resolute protector' or 'strong-willed warrior.' It embodies qualities of strength, determination, and loyalty, often associated with noble leadership and a protective nature.
Key Stats
| Total births | 3,866 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1939 |
| Peak generation | Silent Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 1955 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
AL — 22%TX — 21%MS — 19%NC — 19%KY — 18%
Notable People
William Shakespeare (Playwright, *Romeo and Juliet*) · William Wordsworth (Poet, *The Prelude*) · William Faulkner (Author, *The Sound and the Fury*) · William the Conqueror (Historical figure, King of England) · William Gates (Business magnate, co-founder of Microsoft)
Nicknames & Diminutives
WillWillyBillBilly
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