Willam
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Resolute Protector
Background: The name Willam originates from the Germanic name 'Willahelm,' which is derived from the elements 'willa,' meaning 'will' or 'desire,' and 'helm,' meaning 'helmet' or 'protection.' This combination conveys the meaning of a resolute protector.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#2,114
Total births
3,510
Most popular decade
1950s
(1,647 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-1,585 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
100% male
0% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 13
- First year rank
- #505
- Peak year
- 1959
- Peak year births
- 76
- Peak rank
- #875
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #12,301
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