Boys name · District of Columbia
William in the District of Columbia
As of 2025, William was the #5 most common boys name in the District of Columbia, drawn from 43 births that year. Its total reaches 29,316 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
Popularity over time
William in District of Columbia, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 61 | #3 |
| 1926 | 283 | #1 |
| 1943 | 581 | #4 |
| 1959 | 464 | #6 |
| 1976 | 169 | #9 |
| 1992 | 131 | #6 |
| 2009 | 87 | #1 |
| 2025 | 43 | #5 |
Rank swung between #1 (1911) and #12 (1993) in the District of Columbia, from #3 in 1910 to #5 in 2025.
The District of Columbia had the most William births in 1947, with 637. Its highest rank among boys names in the District of Columbia was #1, in 1911.
Its highest rank in any state was #1, in North Carolina in 1998. See William in every state →
How popular is William in the District of Columbia?
As of 2025, William was the #5 most common boys name in the District of Columbia, drawn from 43 births that year. Its total reaches 29,316 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
How many babies are named William in the District of Columbia?
43 William babies were born in the District of Columbia in 2025.
What is the rank of William in the District of Columbia?
William ranked #5 among boys names in the District of Columbia 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.