Williams

Williams is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 53 boys in the United States.

Williams at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Williams

Williams belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Williams first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #515 in 1887, and in 2024 53 babies received the name — 6,086 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Williams in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#515 in 1887
Peak year
1950
Babies named Williams in 2024
53
Total since 1880
6,086

Williams in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2008
Best rank
#3256 in 2025
Babies named Williams in 2025
6
Total since 1996
39

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Williams mean?

The meaning of Williams is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Williams a boy or girl name?

Williams is a boy name. In 2024, 53 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Williams?

Williams comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Williams?

Williams first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #515 in 1887, and 53 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].