William is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #5785 in 2016 with 3 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2016 with 3 births ranking #5785. In 2016, approximately 1 in every 102,379 girls born was named William. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
William is one of the great enduring classics, meaning resolute protector. It feels stable, regal, and endlessly adaptable.
The name spread through medieval Europe and became especially central to English history after the Norman Conquest. Its long life has produced countless nicknames and international forms.