Boys name · North Carolina
William in North Carolina
William was the #4 most common boys name in North Carolina in 2025, with 500 William births that year. In years with 5 or more births, 161,929 were recorded from 1910 on.
Popularity over time
William in North Carolina, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 452 | #2 |
| 1926 | 2,283 | #2 |
| 1943 | 2,224 | #2 |
| 1959 | 1,707 | #4 |
| 1976 | 977 | #6 |
| 1992 | 1,056 | #4 |
| 2009 | 794 | #1 |
| 2025 | 500 | #4 |
Rank swung between #1 (1998) and #7 (1982) in North Carolina, from #2 in 1910 to #4 in 2025.
North Carolina had the most William births in 1947, with 2,531. In 1998 it reached #1, its highest boys-name rank in North Carolina.
Across the country, William reached its highest rank of #1 in North Carolina (1998). See William in every state →
How popular is William in North Carolina?
William was the #4 most common boys name in North Carolina in 2025, with 500 William births that year. In years with 5 or more births, 161,929 were recorded from 1910 on.
How many babies are named William in North Carolina?
In 2025, 500 babies born in North Carolina were named William.
What is the rank of William in North Carolina?
In 2025, William sat at #4 on the boys list for North Carolina.
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.