Boys name · Georgia
William in Georgia
William was the 3rd most popular boys name in Georgia in 2025, with 475 babies named William that year. Since 1910, Georgia families have named 138,034 babies William.
Popularity over time
William in Georgia, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 415 | 4th |
| 1926 | 1,450 | 2nd |
| 1943 | 1,680 | 2nd |
| 1959 | 1,519 | 4th |
| 1976 | 908 | 5th |
| 1992 | 1,075 | 5th |
| 2009 | 895 | 1st |
| 2025 | 475 | 3rd |
Its rank among boys names in Georgia climbed from 4th in 1910 to 3rd in 2025.
The most babies named William in Georgia in a single year was 1,948, in 1947. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 1998.
Across the country, William reached its best rank of #1 in North Carolina (1998). See William in every state →
How popular is William in Georgia?
William was the 3rd most popular boys name in Georgia in 2025, with 475 babies named William that year. Since 1910, Georgia families have named 138,034 babies William.
How many babies are named William in Georgia?
In 2025, 475 babies were named William in Georgia. The most babies named William in Georgia in a single year was 1,948, in 1947.
What is the rank of William in Georgia?
William ranked 3rd among boys names in Georgia in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 1998.
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.