Boys name · New York
William in New York
Babies born in New York have been named William 325,455 times in years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910. In 2025 it was the #21 most common boys name there, on 459 births.
Popularity over time
William in New York, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 768 | #3 |
| 1926 | 4,478 | #3 |
| 1943 | 5,045 | #5 |
| 1959 | 5,044 | #7 |
| 1976 | 1,765 | #12 |
| 1992 | 1,413 | #22 |
| 2009 | 873 | #21 |
| 2025 | 459 | #21 |
Its rank among boys names in New York ran from #2 in 1921 to #32 in 2022, starting at #3 in 1910 and ending at #21 in 2025.
William had its most births in New York in 1947, when 6,276 babies were given the name. Its highest rank among boys names in New York was #2, in 1921.
Its highest rank in any state was #1, in North Carolina in 1998. See William in every state →
How popular is William in New York?
Babies born in New York have been named William 325,455 times in years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910. In 2025 it was the #21 most common boys name there, on 459 births.
How many babies are named William in New York?
In 2025, 459 babies born in New York were named William.
What is the rank of William in New York?
In 2025, William sat at #21 on the boys list for New York.
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.