Boys name · Michigan
William in Michigan
William was the 11th most popular boys name in Michigan in 2025, with 302 babies named William that year. Since 1910, Michigan families have named 143,624 babies William.
Popularity over time
William in Michigan, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 154 | 2nd |
| 1926 | 1,942 | 3rd |
| 1943 | 2,264 | 5th |
| 1959 | 2,144 | 8th |
| 1976 | 868 | 19th |
| 1992 | 640 | 26th |
| 2009 | 465 | 11th |
| 2025 | 302 | 11th |
Its rank among boys names in Michigan fell from 2nd in 1910 to 11th in 2025.
The most babies named William in Michigan in a single year was 2,758, in 1947. Its best showing was 2nd among boys names in 1910.
Across the country, William reached its best rank of #1 in North Carolina (1998). See William in every state →
How popular is William in Michigan?
William was the 11th most popular boys name in Michigan in 2025, with 302 babies named William that year. Since 1910, Michigan families have named 143,624 babies William.
How many babies are named William in Michigan?
In 2025, 302 babies were named William in Michigan. The most babies named William in Michigan in a single year was 2,758, in 1947.
What is the rank of William in Michigan?
William ranked 11th among boys names in Michigan in 2025. Its best showing was 2nd among boys names in 1910.
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.