Boys name · Rhode Island
William in Rhode Island
William was the 26th most popular boys name in Rhode Island in 2025, with 25 babies named William that year. Since 1910, Rhode Island families have named 19,421 babies William.
Popularity over time
William in Rhode Island, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 37 | 3rd |
| 1926 | 255 | 4th |
| 1943 | 307 | 4th |
| 1959 | 315 | 6th |
| 1976 | 104 | 12th |
| 1992 | 70 | 27th |
| 2009 | 53 | 14th |
| 2025 | 25 | 26th |
Its rank among boys names in Rhode Island fell from 3rd in 1910 to 26th in 2025.
The most babies named William in Rhode Island in a single year was 409, in 1947. Its best showing was 3rd 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 Rhode Island?
William was the 26th most popular boys name in Rhode Island in 2025, with 25 babies named William that year. Since 1910, Rhode Island families have named 19,421 babies William.
How many babies are named William in Rhode Island?
In 2025, 25 babies were named William in Rhode Island. The most babies named William in Rhode Island in a single year was 409, in 1947.
What is the rank of William in Rhode Island?
William ranked 26th among boys names in Rhode Island in 2025. Its best showing was 3rd 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.