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How Many People Are Named Williams?
Estimated people named Williams living in the U.S. today
3,733
Gender distribution
99% male · 1% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 6,110
- Peak year: 1950 (86 births)
- Estimated living today: 3,733
Williams by age group — who carries the name today?
Williams popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Williams
Williams has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 6,110 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 3,733 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 91,562 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Williamss you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Williams in the US?
An estimated 3,733 people named Williams are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Williams very rare — about 1 in 91,562 Americans.
Is Williams a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Williams is 99% male and 1% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Williams most popular?
Williams peaked in 1950, when 86 babies were given the name. Its current trend is steady compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Williams?
Williams ranks #4,395 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 58 out of 100 (higher means rarer).