Boys name · Kansas
William in Kansas
In SSA data for Kansas, 37,865 babies are named William across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #8 most popular boys name, with 121 born.
Popularity over time
William in Kansas, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 104 | #2 |
| 1926 | 615 | #2 |
| 1943 | 462 | #7 |
| 1959 | 483 | #9 |
| 1976 | 228 | #15 |
| 1992 | 165 | #26 |
| 2009 | 190 | #2 |
| 2025 | 121 | #8 |
Its busiest year in Kansas was 1924, with 726 William births. William's highest rank in Kansas was #1, set in 2014.
Its rank among boys names in Kansas ran from #1 in 2014 to #26 in 1992, starting at #2 in 1910 and ending at #8 in 2025.
Nationally, William's strongest state was North Carolina, where it hit #1 in 1998. See William in every state →
How popular is William in Kansas?
In SSA data for Kansas, 37,865 babies are named William across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #8 most popular boys name, with 121 born.
How many babies are named William in Kansas?
121 William babies were born in Kansas in 2025.
What is the rank of William in Kansas?
In 2025, William sat at #8 on the boys list for Kansas.
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.