Boys name · Indiana
William in Indiana
William was the 11th most popular boys name in Indiana in 2025, with 218 babies named William that year. Since 1910, Indiana families have named 95,817 babies William.
Popularity over time
William in Indiana, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 164 | 1st |
| 1926 | 1,408 | 2nd |
| 1943 | 1,351 | 5th |
| 1959 | 1,210 | 7th |
| 1976 | 648 | 14th |
| 1992 | 497 | 19th |
| 2009 | 374 | 8th |
| 2025 | 218 | 11th |
Its rank among boys names in Indiana fell from 1st in 1910 to 11th in 2025.
The most babies named William in Indiana in a single year was 1,639, in 1951. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 1910.
Across the country, William reached its best rank of #1 in North Carolina (1998). See William in every state →
How popular is William in Indiana?
William was the 11th most popular boys name in Indiana in 2025, with 218 babies named William that year. Since 1910, Indiana families have named 95,817 babies William.
How many babies are named William in Indiana?
In 2025, 218 babies were named William in Indiana. The most babies named William in Indiana in a single year was 1,639, in 1951.
What is the rank of William in Indiana?
William ranked 11th among boys names in Indiana in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 1910.
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.