Williams is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #2059 in 2008 with 68 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2008 with 68 births ranking #2059. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 47.8%. In 2008, approximately 1 in every 29,999 boys born was named Williams. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.