Boys name · Massachusetts
William in Massachusetts
William was the 9th most popular boys name in Massachusetts in 2025, with 271 babies named William that year. Since 1910, Massachusetts families have named 127,200 babies William.
Popularity over time
William in Massachusetts, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 259 | 3rd |
| 1926 | 1,767 | 3rd |
| 1943 | 2,109 | 4th |
| 1959 | 1,919 | 8th |
| 1976 | 505 | 15th |
| 1992 | 559 | 20th |
| 2009 | 465 | 3rd |
| 2025 | 271 | 9th |
Its rank among boys names in Massachusetts fell from 3rd in 1910 to 9th in 2025.
The most babies named William in Massachusetts in a single year was 2,386, in 1947. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 2011.
Across the country, William reached its best rank of #1 in North Carolina (1998). See William in every state →
How popular is William in Massachusetts?
William was the 9th most popular boys name in Massachusetts in 2025, with 271 babies named William that year. Since 1910, Massachusetts families have named 127,200 babies William.
How many babies are named William in Massachusetts?
In 2025, 271 babies were named William in Massachusetts. The most babies named William in Massachusetts in a single year was 2,386, in 1947.
What is the rank of William in Massachusetts?
William ranked 9th among boys names in Massachusetts in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 2011.
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.