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Willian

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Meaning of Willian: Variant of William meaning 'resolute protector'

Willian is a boy's name most strongly associated with English naming. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 4827th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#4827

20 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

4,092

First recorded 1880 · peak 1929

Trend

stable

Style: rare

Popularity over time

1981: 27 babies1982: 17 babies1983: 26 babies1984: 23 babies1985: 27 babies1986: 24 babies1987: 13 babies1988: 22 babies1989: 14 babies1990: 18 babies19901991: 18 babies1992: 10 babies1993: 13 babies1994: 12 babies1995: 12 babies1996: 15 babies1997: 9 babies1998: 18 babies1999: 13 babies2000: 14 babies20002001: 17 babies2002: 21 babies2003: 25 babies2004: 20 babies2005: 31 babies2006: 27 babies2007: 22 babies2008: 25 babies2009: 30 babies2010: 36 babies20102011: 38 babies2012: 23 babies2013: 23 babies2014: 19 babies2015: 21 babies2016: 22 babies2017: 16 babies2018: 27 babies2019: 18 babies2020: 13 babies20202021: 17 babies2022: 17 babies2023: 20 babies2024: 16 babies2025: 20 babies
US babies named Willian per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 38.

Gender split

100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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