gender neutral
William
Resolute protector
About William
William stands as a paragon of timeless elegance in feminine form, challenging conventional gender associations with its distinguished history and regal bearing.
The juxtaposition of this traditionally masculine name for a daughter creates an intriguing dimension to her identity, suggesting strength of character and independence from her earliest days.
This choice reflects contemporary naming freedom while paradoxically honoring traditional values through its historical significance.
The versatility of potential nicknames—Will, Willa, Liam, Billie—provides adaptability as your daughter defines her own relationship with her name throughout different life stages.
William bestows immediate gravitas in professional contexts while maintaining warmth in personal relationships.
Popularity of the Name William
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | |
|---|---|
| 1880 | #287 |
| 1881 | #289 |
| 1882 | #322 |
| 1883 | #281 |
| 1884 | #340 |
| 1885 | #353 |
| 1886 | #364 |
| 1887 | #323 |
| 1888 | #371 |
| 1889 | #357 |
| 1890 | #445 |
| 1891 | #354 |
| 1892 | #405 |
| 1893 | #486 |
| 1894 | #493 |
| 1895 | #464 |
| 1896 | #439 |
| 1897 | #529 |
| 1898 | #485 |
| 1899 | #663 |
| 1900 | #514 |
| 1901 | #545 |
| 1902 | #687 |
| 1903 | #557 |
| 1904 | #709 |
| 1905 | #682 |
| 1906 | #706 |
| 1907 | #709 |
| 1908 | #562 |
| 1909 | #682 |
| 1910 | #704 |
| 1911 | #609 |
| 1912 | #554 |
| 1913 | #530 |
| 1914 | #576 |
| 1915 | #569 |
| 1916 | #576 |
| 1917 | #519 |
| 1918 | #536 |
| 1919 | #515 |
| 1920 | #480 |
| 1921 | #517 |
| 1922 | #500 |
| 1923 | #460 |
| 1924 | #445 |
| 1925 | #404 |
| 1926 | #395 |
| 1927 | #382 |
| 1928 | #369 |
| 1929 | #362 |
| 1930 | #399 |
| 1931 | #419 |
| 1932 | #429 |
| 1933 | #469 |
| 1934 | #487 |
| 1935 | #498 |
| 1936 | #523 |
| 1937 | #514 |
| 1938 | #590 |
| 1939 | #540 |
| 1940 | #564 |
| 1941 | #597 |
| 1942 | #567 |
| 1943 | #583 |
| 1944 | #629 |
| 1945 | #609 |
| 1946 | #630 |
| 1947 | #677 |
| 1948 | #667 |
| 1949 | #751 |
| 1950 | #775 |
| 1951 | #867 |
| 1952 | #737 |
| 1953 | #804 |
| 1954 | #836 |
| 1955 | #914 |
| 1956 | #800 |
| 1957 | #775 |
| 1958 | #794 |
| 1959 | #825 |
| 1960 | #809 |
| 1961 | #729 |
| 1962 | #785 |
| 1963 | #768 |
| 1964 | #838 |
| 1965 | #790 |
| 1966 | #735 |
| 1967 | #722 |
| 1968 | #705 |
| 1969 | #716 |
| 1970 | #728 |
| 1971 | #741 |
| 1972 | #729 |
| 1973 | #807 |
| 1974 | #803 |
| 1975 | #830 |
| 1976 | #739 |
| 1977 | #805 |
| 1978 | #807 |
| 1979 | #823 |
| 1980 | #766 |
| 1981 | #888 |
| 1982 | #870 |
| 1983 | #822 |
| 1984 | #934 |
| 1985 | #879 |
| 1986 | #957 |
| 1987 | #958 |
Top names by country: United States
Variations of Name William
Names Similar to William
Nicknames for William
- Will
- Willa
- Liam
- Willy
- Bill
