Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Williams
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
1950
Peak births
86
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Boomer
Quick answers about Williams
How many people are named Williams?
An estimated 3,484 living Americans are named Williams.
How rare is Williams?
Williams is very rare among babies today, with 40 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 53.5% from its 1950 peak.
How old is the typical Williams?
The median age of a living American named Williams is approximately 36 years, with most bearers falling between 19 and 60 years old.
Is Williams still popular?
Yes. Williams is holding steady, with 40 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Williams most common?
Williams has its strongest geographic signal in Mississippi, where it appears 10.9× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19502025
Peak year
1950
Decline from peak
53.5%
2025
40
All-time
6,126