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