Boys name · Kentucky
William in Kentucky
The SSA records 106,224 William births in Kentucky, counting years with 5 or more from 1910. In 2025 it stood as the #10 most popular boys name, from 173 births that year.
Popularity over time
William in Kentucky, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 301 | #2 |
| 1926 | 1,653 | #2 |
| 1943 | 1,474 | #2 |
| 1959 | 1,231 | #4 |
| 1976 | 725 | #6 |
| 1992 | 527 | #9 |
| 2009 | 409 | #2 |
| 2025 | 173 | #10 |
Its busiest year in Kentucky was 1924, with 1,765 William births. Its highest rank in Kentucky came in 1911, at #1.
From #2 in 1910, William reached #10 by 2025 among boys names in Kentucky.
North Carolina gave William its highest national rank, #1, in 1998. See William in every state →
How popular is William in Kentucky?
The SSA records 106,224 William births in Kentucky, counting years with 5 or more from 1910. In 2025 it stood as the #10 most popular boys name, from 173 births that year.
How many babies are named William in Kentucky?
In 2025, 173 babies born in Kentucky were named William.
What is the rank of William in Kentucky?
William's 2025 rank among boys names in Kentucky was #10.
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.