Boys name · North Dakota
William in North Dakota
In 2025, 29 babies born in North Dakota were named William, making it the #19 most popular boys name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910, add up to 9,566.
Popularity over time
William in North Dakota, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 41 | #2 |
| 1926 | 166 | #5 |
| 1943 | 134 | #11 |
| 1959 | 95 | #19 |
| 1976 | 51 | #31 |
| 1992 | 21 | #66 |
| 2009 | 26 | #37 |
| 2025 | 29 | #19 |
North Dakota had the most William births in 1916, with 227. William's highest rank in North Dakota was #2, set in 1910.
Rank swung between #2 (1910) and #75 (1999) in North Dakota, from #2 in 1910 to #19 in 2025.
Nationally, William's strongest state was North Carolina, where it hit #1 in 1998. See William in every state →
How popular is William in North Dakota?
In 2025, 29 babies born in North Dakota were named William, making it the #19 most popular boys name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910, add up to 9,566.
How many babies are named William in North Dakota?
In 2025, 29 babies born in North Dakota were named William.
What is the rank of William in North Dakota?
William's 2025 rank among boys names in North Dakota was #19.
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.