Willam Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Willam originates from Old Germanic roots, meaning 'resolute protector'. It evolved through various historical forms such as Willahelm and Wilhelm before becoming widely recognized as William. The name is associated with leadership and has no specific biblical relevance. It gained popularity in medieval Europe, particularly due to notable figures like William the Conqueror.
The name Willam is most popular in Tennessee, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Silent Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Willam has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Willam' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1008th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 871st out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1034th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1996th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5257th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 10204th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 12651st out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Willam' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Willam"
Pronunciation
/ˈwɪləm/
Origin
Old Germanic
Etymology
The name Willam is derived from the Old Germanic elements 'wil', meaning 'will' or 'desire', and 'helm', meaning 'helmet' or 'protection'.
Meaning
resolute protector
Language Evolution
Willahelm, Wilhelm, William
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in medieval Europe, particularly after the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, when it became associated with William the Conqueror.
Variants & Derivatives
William, Will, Liam
Modern Popularity & Image
Willam is perceived as a strong and classic name, often associated with leadership and determination.
Famous People
William Shakespeare, William Wordsworth, William the Conqueror
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Willam"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Willam"
"Willam" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1008th of 7545 | 745 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 871st of 6773 | 980 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1034th of 7552 | 991 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1996th of 10718 | 349 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 5257th of 16616 | 133 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 10204th of 24088 | 82 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 12651st of 23106 | 44 |
Regional Popularity of "Willam" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
86.58% 1194th/1379 |
51.56% 1220th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
61.84% 956th/1546 |
74.42% 1158th/1556 |
38.80% 913th/2353 |
64.71% 1001st/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
47.33% 1054th/2227 |
50.29% 1222nd/2430 |
48.86% 1394th/2853 |
40.14% 1114th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
50.73% 1490th/2937 |
- | - |
53.07% 2146th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
64.56% 2379th/3685 |
- |
64.02% 3325th/5194 |
- |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Willam" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Willam"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Willam" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.