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On record since 1880

William

From Germanic: resolute protector. Will and helmet.

Common short forms: Bill, Billy, Will, Willie. Also spelled Wiliam, Willliam in U.S. records.

U.S. RecordSocial Security, 1880 to 2024
All-time rank#5 of 104,819 names
People on record4,205,026
Peak decade1940s
First recorded1880