Boys name · Alabama
William in Alabama
Babies born in Alabama have been named William 104,361 times in years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910. In 2025 it was the #2 most common boys name there, on 331 births.
Popularity over time
William in Alabama, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 343 | #3 |
| 1926 | 1,600 | #2 |
| 1943 | 1,522 | #2 |
| 1959 | 1,100 | #4 |
| 1976 | 612 | #6 |
| 1992 | 655 | #4 |
| 2009 | 508 | #1 |
| 2025 | 331 | #2 |
Its rank among boys names in Alabama ran from #1 in 1995 to #10 in 1981, starting at #3 in 1910 and ending at #2 in 2025.
The most William births in Alabama in a single year was 1,640, in 1947. Its highest rank among boys names in Alabama was #1, in 1995.
Its highest rank in any state was #1, in North Carolina in 1998. See William in every state →
How popular is William in Alabama?
Babies born in Alabama have been named William 104,361 times in years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910. In 2025 it was the #2 most common boys name there, on 331 births.
How many babies are named William in Alabama?
Alabama recorded 331 births of babies named William in 2025.
What is the rank of William in Alabama?
William ranked #2 among boys names in Alabama in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.