Boys name · Mississippi
William in Mississippi
In 2025, 155 babies born in Mississippi were named William, making it the #2 most popular boys name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910, add up to 64,646.
Popularity over time
William in Mississippi, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 259 | #4 |
| 1926 | 942 | #3 |
| 1943 | 930 | #6 |
| 1959 | 677 | #7 |
| 1976 | 416 | #7 |
| 1992 | 395 | #4 |
| 2009 | 252 | #1 |
| 2025 | 155 | #2 |
William had its most births in Mississippi in 1947, when 1,055 babies were given the name. Its highest rank in Mississippi came in 1996, at #1.
Its rank among boys names in Mississippi ran from #1 in 1996 to #8 in 1957, starting at #4 in 1910 and ending at #2 in 2025.
North Carolina gave William its highest national rank, #1, in 1998. See William in every state →
How popular is William in Mississippi?
In 2025, 155 babies born in Mississippi were named William, making it the #2 most popular boys name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910, add up to 64,646.
How many babies are named William in Mississippi?
Mississippi recorded 155 births of babies named William in 2025.
What is the rank of William in Mississippi?
William ranked #2 among boys names in Mississippi 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.