Boys name · California
William in California
The SSA records 221,142 William births in California, counting years with 5 or more from 1910. In 2025 it stood as the #47 most popular boys name, from 717 births that year.
Popularity over time
William in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 170 | #2 |
| 1926 | 1,492 | #3 |
| 1943 | 2,818 | #5 |
| 1959 | 3,206 | #9 |
| 1976 | 1,645 | #19 |
| 1992 | 2,068 | #31 |
| 2009 | 1,457 | #36 |
| 2025 | 717 | #47 |
California had the most William births in 1954, with 3,942. Its highest rank in California came in 1910, at #2.
The rank of William among boys names in California went down over these years, from #2 in 1910 to #47 in 2025.
North Carolina gave William its highest national rank, #1, in 1998. See William in every state →
How popular is William in California?
The SSA records 221,142 William births in California, counting years with 5 or more from 1910. In 2025 it stood as the #47 most popular boys name, from 717 births that year.
How many babies are named William in California?
In 2025, 717 babies born in California were named William.
What is the rank of William in California?
William's 2025 rank among boys names in California was #47.
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.