William is a highly popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #29 in 2023 with 1,544 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1999 with 5,287 births ranking #10. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 63.8%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 179 boys born was named William. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.