Boys name · Ohio
William in Ohio
William was the 7th most popular boys name in Ohio in 2025, with 431 babies named William that year. Since 1910, Ohio families have named 206,405 babies William.
Popularity over time
William in Ohio, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 321 | 2nd |
| 1926 | 2,892 | 2nd |
| 1943 | 3,054 | 4th |
| 1959 | 2,892 | 7th |
| 1976 | 1,316 | 12th |
| 1992 | 954 | 22nd |
| 2009 | 688 | 5th |
| 2025 | 431 | 7th |
Its rank among boys names in Ohio fell from 2nd in 1910 to 7th in 2025.
The most babies named William in Ohio in a single year was 3,883, in 1947. Its best showing was 2nd among boys names in 1910.
Across the country, William reached its best rank of #1 in North Carolina (1998). See William in every state →
How popular is William in Ohio?
William was the 7th most popular boys name in Ohio in 2025, with 431 babies named William that year. Since 1910, Ohio families have named 206,405 babies William.
How many babies are named William in Ohio?
In 2025, 431 babies were named William in Ohio. The most babies named William in Ohio in a single year was 3,883, in 1947.
What is the rank of William in Ohio?
William ranked 7th among boys names in Ohio in 2025. Its best showing was 2nd among boys names in 1910.
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.