Boys name · Michigan
William in Michigan
In SSA data for Michigan, 143,624 babies are named William across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #11 most popular boys name, with 302 born.
Popularity over time
William in Michigan, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 154 | #2 |
| 1926 | 1,942 | #3 |
| 1943 | 2,264 | #5 |
| 1959 | 2,144 | #8 |
| 1976 | 868 | #19 |
| 1992 | 640 | #26 |
| 2009 | 465 | #11 |
| 2025 | 302 | #11 |
No year in Michigan had more William births than 1947, when 2,758 were born. William's highest rank in Michigan was #2, set in 1910.
Its rank among boys names in Michigan ran from #2 in 1910 to #29 in 1995, starting at #2 in 1910 and ending at #11 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 Michigan?
In SSA data for Michigan, 143,624 babies are named William across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #11 most popular boys name, with 302 born.
How many babies are named William in Michigan?
Michigan recorded 302 births of babies named William in 2025.
What is the rank of William in Michigan?
William ranked #11 among boys names in Michigan in 2025.
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.