Boys name · Mississippi
William in Mississippi
William was the 2nd most popular boys name in Mississippi in 2025, with 155 babies named William that year. Since 1910, Mississippi families have named 64,646 babies William.
Popularity over time
William in Mississippi, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 259 | 4th |
| 1926 | 942 | 3rd |
| 1943 | 930 | 6th |
| 1959 | 677 | 7th |
| 1976 | 416 | 7th |
| 1992 | 395 | 4th |
| 2009 | 252 | 1st |
| 2025 | 155 | 2nd |
Its rank among boys names in Mississippi climbed from 4th in 1910 to 2nd in 2025.
The most babies named William in Mississippi in a single year was 1,055, in 1947. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 1996.
Across the country, William reached its best rank of #1 in North Carolina (1998). See William in every state →
How popular is William in Mississippi?
William was the 2nd most popular boys name in Mississippi in 2025, with 155 babies named William that year. Since 1910, Mississippi families have named 64,646 babies William.
How many babies are named William in Mississippi?
In 2025, 155 babies were named William in Mississippi. The most babies named William in Mississippi in a single year was 1,055, in 1947.
What is the rank of William in Mississippi?
William ranked 2nd among boys names in Mississippi in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 1996.
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.