Boys name · Wisconsin
William in Wisconsin
William was the 11th most popular boys name in Wisconsin in 2025, with 193 babies named William that year. Since 1910, Wisconsin families have named 65,688 babies William.
Popularity over time
William in Wisconsin, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 100 | 2nd |
| 1926 | 858 | 4th |
| 1943 | 947 | 7th |
| 1959 | 879 | 15th |
| 1976 | 328 | 28th |
| 1992 | 255 | 35th |
| 2009 | 293 | 11th |
| 2025 | 193 | 11th |
Its rank among boys names in Wisconsin fell from 2nd in 1910 to 11th in 2025.
The most babies named William in Wisconsin in a single year was 1,304, in 1951. 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 Wisconsin?
William was the 11th most popular boys name in Wisconsin in 2025, with 193 babies named William that year. Since 1910, Wisconsin families have named 65,688 babies William.
How many babies are named William in Wisconsin?
In 2025, 193 babies were named William in Wisconsin. The most babies named William in Wisconsin in a single year was 1,304, in 1951.
What is the rank of William in Wisconsin?
William ranked 11th among boys names in Wisconsin 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.