Williams Boy

Popularity: #871 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationWIL-yums / ˈwɪljəmz

English; Germanic

Meaning

English: resolute protector; Germanic: will helmet

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Williams is a patronymic surname derived from the given name William, which has been popular in England since the Norman Conquest. It has roots in the Germanic elements 'wil' meaning 'will or desire' and 'helm' meaning 'helmet or protection'. The name has been borne by many notable figures throughout history, contributing to its enduring popularity. It is commonly used as both a first name and a surname.

Trend Summary

The name Williams has consistently ranked among the top names in the United States, reflecting its classic appeal.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Will
  • Willy
  • Bill
  • Billy

International Variants

  • Guillermo (Spanish)
  • Wilhelm (German)
  • Guglielmo (Italian)

Famous people named Williams

Williams Shakespeare was an English playwright and poet, widely regarded as one of the greatest writers in the English language.

Williams Carlos Williams was an American poet and physician, known for his contributions to modernist poetry.

Williams H. Macy is an American actor and director, recognized for his roles in film and television.

Williams Faulkner was an American writer, awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for his impactful novels.

Fictional characters named Williams

Williams the Conqueror is a character in various historical adaptations, representing the Norman king.

Williams from the video game 'Assassin's Creed' series serves as a historical figure in the narrative.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Williams was first seen in the United States in 1880. Williams has ranked as high as #922 nationally, which occurred in 1950, and has been most popular in Mississippi, California, Georgia, Texas, and Alabama. In the past 5 years the name Williams has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Williams (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 10
67%
NY 5
33%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
188011
18817
18827
188313
188411
188511
188613
188713
18889
18896
189010
18917
189216
18937
189412
189510
18969
189714
189812
18999
190015
190111
190211
19039
190415
190512
190612
190711
190818
190920
191015
191122
191231
191321
191445
191553
191655
191744
191855
191945
192073
192151
192253
192354
192465
192547
192668
192768
192866
192958
193074
193155
193257
193342
193456
193564
193641
193757
193851
193950
194073
194147
194254
194350
194454
194548
194664
194760
194859
194964
195086
195156
195246
195351
195450
195575
195658
195765
195859
195960
196053
196166
196245
196356
196446
196554
196647
196745
196846
196952
197039
197158
197246
197333
197445
197542
197643
197728
197837
197933
198036
198129
198244
198333
198435
198533
198643
198747
198844
198939
199069
199144
199254
199359
199451
199529
199646
199747
199842
199953
200048
200163
200262
200358
200452
200553
200657
200763
200868
200956
201036
201145
201247
201340
201438
201545
201636
201742
201852
201945
202037
202146
202240
202357
202453