Wiliam
Wiliam is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Resolute protector or desire and protection.
Origin and history
Wiliam is a spelling variant of the classic Germanic name William, formed from elements meaning desire, will, and protection. While the traditional double-l spelling remains one of the most common names in the English-speaking world, Wiliam appears as a less common single-l alternative in U.S. birth records.
Popularity in the United States
1,256 babies in the United States have been named Wiliam since 1880. It ranks #3442 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1873.
States where it is most popular
- CA (52.4 %)
- NY (23.8 %)
- TX (23.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 43 |
| 1920-1930 | 102 |
| 1930-1940 | 54 |
| 1940-1950 | 80 |
| 1950-1960 | 98 |
| 1960-1970 | 102 |
| 1970-1980 | 159 |
| 1980-1990 | 198 |
| 1990-2000 | 115 |
| 2000-2010 | 121 |
| 2010-2019 | 125 |
| 2020-2029 | 54 |
Nicknames
Will, Liam, Bill, Billy, Willie
Fun facts
- Wiliam is a simplified single-l variation of William, which has been a dominant English name since the Norman Conquest.
- Wiliam is also used in Welsh as the native equivalent of the English name William.