Boys name · Arkansas
William in Arkansas
William was the #8 most common boys name in Arkansas in 2025, with 125 William births that year. In years with 5 or more births, 49,811 were recorded from 1910 on.
Popularity over time
William in Arkansas, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 203 | #2 |
| 1926 | 851 | #2 |
| 1943 | 692 | #5 |
| 1959 | 425 | #7 |
| 1976 | 270 | #9 |
| 1992 | 273 | #10 |
| 2009 | 220 | #1 |
| 2025 | 125 | #8 |
Rank swung between #1 (2006) and #13 (1981) in Arkansas, from #2 in 1910 to #8 in 2025.
William had its most births in Arkansas in 1925, when 946 babies were given the name. In 2006 it reached #1, its highest boys-name rank in Arkansas.
Across the country, William reached its highest rank of #1 in North Carolina (1998). See William in every state →
How popular is William in Arkansas?
William was the #8 most common boys name in Arkansas in 2025, with 125 William births that year. In years with 5 or more births, 49,811 were recorded from 1910 on.
How many babies are named William in Arkansas?
In 2025, 125 babies born in Arkansas were named William.
What is the rank of William in Arkansas?
In 2025, William sat at #8 on the boys list for Arkansas.
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.