William is a highly popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #27 in 2024 with 1,517 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1999 with 5,287 births ranking #10. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 64.5%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 183 boys born was named William. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.