Willam
Meaningresolute protector · English form of William
- US rank
- #12,008
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #505 in 1880
5 babies were named Willam in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1880–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Willam you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 344,828 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Willam, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Willam would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryWillam has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Willams, and counting.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1880, when it ranked #505. Today it's #12,008, so it could be due a comeback.
- MeaningWillam is an English form of William, which means “resolute protector”.
About the name Willam
Willam is a boy name of English origin meaning “resolute protector”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with W and ending in “-lam”. US birth records list Willam for boys from 1880 to 2025, in 124 of those 146 years. Its best year was 1880, when it ranked #505 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #12,008, with 5 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 92 | 10,851 boys |
| 1890s | 68 | 14,693 boys |
| 1900s | 45 | 22,416 boys |
| 1910s | 40 | 24,956 boys |
| 1920s | 51 | 19,689 boys |
| 1930s | 48 | 20,683 boys |
| 1940s | 36 | 27,640 boys |
| 1950s | 27 | 37,037 boys |
| 1960s | 21 | 46,707 boys |
| 1970s | 11 | 90,992 boys |
| 1980s | 7.9 | 127,065 boys |
| 1990s | 0.6 | 1,587,302 boys |
| 2000s | 3.1 | 325,733 boys |
| 2010s | 2.2 | 452,489 boys |
| 2020s | 2.1 | 472,441 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Willam
What does the name Willam mean?
Willam means “resolute protector” in English, as a form of William.
What is the origin of the name Willam?
Willam has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Willam a boy or girl name?
Willam is a boy name.
How popular is the name Willam?
Willam ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1880 (#505).