William is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #3423 in 1998 with 36 recorded births. This places William in the top 21% of ranked US girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2004 with 111 births ranking #1744. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 12.2%. In 1998, approximately 1 in every 49,080 girls born was named William. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
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.