Willian
Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
4,072 Total Births
145 Years of Data
1929 Peak Popularity Year
84 Peak Births

Willian Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Willian is a variant of the name William, which originates from Old High German. It means 'resolute protector' and evolved through historical forms such as Willahelm and Wilhelm. The name gained popularity in England after the Norman Conquest. It is associated with positive traits of strength and reliability, and it has no direct biblical relevance. Notable figures with this name include famous athletes and historical personalities.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Willian"

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Pronunciation

/ˈwɪljən/

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Origin

Old English

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Etymology

The name Willian is a variant of William, which comes from the Old High German name Willahelm, composed of the elements 'wil' meaning 'will or desire' and 'helm' meaning 'helmet or protection'.

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Meaning

resolute protector

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Language Evolution

Willahelm, Wilhelm, William, Willian

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Historical Usage

The name gained popularity in England following the Norman Conquest of 1066, due to the influence of William the Conqueror.

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Variants & Derivatives

William, Will, Billy, Wil

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Willian is perceived as a strong and classic name, often associated with reliability and strength.

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Famous People

Willian Borges da Silva - Brazilian professional footballer, Willian Shakespeare - Renowned English playwright, Willian Hill - Influential British businessman

📊 Willian Name Trend Analysis

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Boy Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable
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Girl Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable

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✨ Willian Name Meaning & Significance

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Popularity Trend

Less Common name with 84 peak births in 1929

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 16 US states, with strongest presence in North Carolina

Historical Span

Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends

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Generational Impact

Influenced 9 different American generations with varying popularity

🔊 Same Pronunciation Names for "Willian" - Complete Guide (2 Names)

Discover the ultimate list of homophone names and same pronunciation names that sound identical to "Willian". These names share the same pronunciation but may have different spellings, offering alternative options for parents seeking similar-sounding names. Whether you're looking for American or British pronunciation variations, this comprehensive guide includes 2 carefully curated names that maintain the same phonetic sound.

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Willian"

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 "Willian"

"Willian" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 1077th of 7545 668
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 815th of 6773 1,091
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 1153rd of 7552 812
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 1652nd of 10718 461
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 3118th of 16616 291
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 3897th of 24088 369
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 4982nd of 23106 229
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 7414th of 9107 13
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 19264th of 19264 5

Regional Popularity of "Willian" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
79.45%
1125th/1416
81.94%
1130th/1379
52.20%
1235th/2366
85.99%
982nd/1142
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
44.95%
695th/1546
46.85%
729th/1556
47.68%
1122nd/2353
68.97%
1067th/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
63.27%
1409th/2227
42.14%
1024th/2430
65.30%
1863rd/2853
51.57%
1431st/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
58.63%
1722nd/2937
45.62%
1589th/3483
- 47.82%
1934th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- 63.49%
2841st/4475
- 42.98%
2715th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- 57.15%
2951st/5164
- 44.87%
3349th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- 83.98%
3768th/4487
63.97%
4364th/6822
65.98%
4141st/6276

Regional Popularity of "Willian" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
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Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
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Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
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Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

State-by-State Popularity of "Willian"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Willian" 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.

Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Willian" in the United States

The name Willian is most popular in North Carolina, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Silent Generation generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Willian 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, 'Willian' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1077th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 815th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1153rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1652nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3118th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3897th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4982nd out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 7414th out of 9107 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 19264th out of 19264 names. Discover how the name 'Willian' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

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