Boys name · Connecticut
William in Connecticut
William was the #12 most common boys name in Connecticut in 2025, with 114 William births that year. In years with 5 or more births, 54,902 were recorded from 1910 on.
Popularity over time
William in Connecticut, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 78 | #3 |
| 1926 | 643 | #3 |
| 1943 | 893 | #4 |
| 1959 | 863 | #7 |
| 1976 | 310 | #12 |
| 1992 | 311 | #20 |
| 2009 | 202 | #7 |
| 2025 | 114 | #12 |
Rank swung between #1 (2013) and #20 (1992) in Connecticut, from #3 in 1910 to #12 in 2025.
Its busiest year in Connecticut was 1947, with 1,027 William births. In 2013 it reached #1, its highest boys-name rank in Connecticut.
Across the country, William reached its highest rank of #1 in North Carolina (1998). See William in every state →
How popular is William in Connecticut?
William was the #12 most common boys name in Connecticut in 2025, with 114 William births that year. In years with 5 or more births, 54,902 were recorded from 1910 on.
How many babies are named William in Connecticut?
In 2025, 114 babies born in Connecticut were named William.
What is the rank of William in Connecticut?
In 2025, William sat at #12 on the boys list for Connecticut.
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.