13,363births recorded
7Countries
1Variants
1982Peak · Montevideo (Uruguay)
#3017France 2025
Williams is a boy name family recorded 13,363 times in 7 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in France (#3017 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Montevideo in 1982, at 79.9 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Williams
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williams | English | 6,150 | 🇺🇸 United States | #3036 | 1883 | ▶ 1 % |
| Williams | English | 3,812 | 🇦🇷 Argentina | #746 | 1995 | ▲ 62 % |
| Williams | English | 2,855 | 🇫🇷 France | #3017 | 1970 | ▲ 26 % |
| Williams | English | 396 | 🇺🇾 Montevideo (Uruguay) | – | 1982 | – |
| Williams | English | 128 | 🇨🇦 Québec | – | 2005 | – |
| Williams | English | 16 | 🏴 England & Wales | #3240 | 2025 | new |
Questions about Williams
How popular is the name Williams?
In 2025 it ranked #3017 in France. Official registers record 13,363 births across 7 countries.
When was Williams most popular?
It peaked in Montevideo in 1982, at 79.9 births per 100,000.
Is Williams a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Williams is a boy name.