Boys name · Maryland
William in Maryland
Babies born in Maryland have been named William 82,241 times in years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910. In 2025 it was the #6 most common boys name there, on 185 births.
Popularity over time
William in Maryland, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 174 | #3 |
| 1926 | 1,000 | #1 |
| 1943 | 1,150 | #4 |
| 1959 | 1,221 | #6 |
| 1976 | 507 | #8 |
| 1992 | 545 | #11 |
| 2009 | 336 | #5 |
| 2025 | 185 | #6 |
Its rank among boys names in Maryland ran from #1 in 1911 to #16 in 1993, starting at #3 in 1910 and ending at #6 in 2025.
No year in Maryland had more William births than 1947, when 1,362 were born. Its highest rank among boys names in Maryland was #1, in 1911.
Its highest rank in any state was #1, in North Carolina in 1998. See William in every state →
How popular is William in Maryland?
Babies born in Maryland have been named William 82,241 times in years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910. In 2025 it was the #6 most common boys name there, on 185 births.
How many babies are named William in Maryland?
In 2025, 185 babies born in Maryland were named William.
What is the rank of William in Maryland?
In 2025, William sat at #6 on the boys list for Maryland.
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.