Boys name · Maine
William in Maine
In SSA data for Maine, 16,137 babies are named William across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #9 most popular boys name, with 43 born.
Popularity over time
William in Maine, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 29 | #4 |
| 1926 | 171 | #5 |
| 1943 | 245 | #6 |
| 1959 | 239 | #9 |
| 1976 | 94 | #24 |
| 1992 | 78 | #25 |
| 2009 | 70 | #7 |
| 2025 | 43 | #9 |
William had its most births in Maine in 1947, when 302 babies were given the name. William's highest rank in Maine was #2, set in 2019.
Its rank among boys names in Maine ran from #2 in 2019 to #30 in 1989, starting at #4 in 1910 and ending at #9 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 Maine?
In SSA data for Maine, 16,137 babies are named William across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #9 most popular boys name, with 43 born.
How many babies are named William in Maine?
43 William babies were born in Maine in 2025.
What is the rank of William in Maine?
In 2025, William sat at #9 on the boys list for Maine.
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.