Boys name · New York
William in New York
William was the 21st most popular boys name in New York in 2025, with 459 babies named William that year. Since 1910, New York families have named 325,455 babies William.
Popularity over time
William in New York, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 768 | 3rd |
| 1926 | 4,478 | 3rd |
| 1943 | 5,045 | 5th |
| 1959 | 5,044 | 7th |
| 1976 | 1,765 | 12th |
| 1992 | 1,413 | 22nd |
| 2009 | 873 | 21st |
| 2025 | 459 | 21st |
Its rank among boys names in New York fell from 3rd in 1910 to 21st in 2025.
The most babies named William in New York in a single year was 6,276, in 1947. Its best showing was 2nd among boys names in 1921.
Across the country, William reached its best rank of #1 in North Carolina (1998). See William in every state →
How popular is William in New York?
William was the 21st most popular boys name in New York in 2025, with 459 babies named William that year. Since 1910, New York families have named 325,455 babies William.
How many babies are named William in New York?
In 2025, 459 babies were named William in New York. The most babies named William in New York in a single year was 6,276, in 1947.
What is the rank of William in New York?
William ranked 21st among boys names in New York in 2025. Its best showing was 2nd among boys names in 1921.
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.