Boys name · Texas
William in Texas
In 2025, 892 babies born in Texas were named William, making it the #21 most popular boys name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910, add up to 185,794.
Popularity over time
William in Texas, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 397 | #3 |
| 1926 | 1,791 | #4 |
| 1943 | 2,049 | #4 |
| 1959 | 2,050 | #8 |
| 1976 | 1,317 | #11 |
| 1992 | 1,553 | #18 |
| 2009 | 1,392 | #19 |
| 2025 | 892 | #21 |
The most William births in Texas in a single year was 2,683, in 1953. Its highest rank in Texas came in 1913, at #2.
Its rank among boys names in Texas fell from #3 in 1910 to #21 in 2025.
North Carolina gave William its highest national rank, #1, in 1998. See William in every state →
How popular is William in Texas?
In 2025, 892 babies born in Texas were named William, making it the #21 most popular boys name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910, add up to 185,794.
How many babies are named William in Texas?
Texas recorded 892 births of babies named William in 2025.
What is the rank of William in Texas?
William ranked #21 among boys names in Texas in 2025.
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.