Wialliam
Derivative name from William, a masculine name of Old German origin signifying "resolute protector".
Name Census estimates that about 4 living Americans carry the first name Wialliam. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Wialliam today is around 66 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Wialliam births was 1953 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Wialliam. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Wialliam is about 66 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Wialliams were born before 1970.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Wialliam. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
4
~ 1 in 85,688,585 Americans
Peak year
1953
5 babies that year
Average age
66
years old
1953 SSA rank
#4,324
Tracked since 1953
Popularity
Wialliam: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Wialliam by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Wialliam during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Wialliam
The given name Wialliam is not a known name that has any historical records or well-established origins. It appears to be a misspelling or variation of the name William, which has a rich history and roots.
The name William derives from the Germanic name Willahelm, which is composed of the elements wil, meaning "will" or "desire," and helm, meaning "helmet" or "protection." Together, the name can be interpreted to mean "resolute protector" or "strong-willed guardian."
William was a popular name among the Normans who conquered England in the 11th century, and it was brought to England by William the Conqueror in 1066. The name gained widespread popularity throughout Europe during the Middle Ages, particularly in England, France, and Germany.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name William can be found in the Old English epic poem "Beowulf," which dates back to around the 8th or 9th century. The name also appears in various medieval chronicles and historical records, including the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle and the works of Geoffrey of Monmouth.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name William. Here are five examples:
1. William the Conqueror (c. 1028-1087), the first Norman king of England, who led the Norman conquest of England in 1066.
2. William Shakespeare (1564-1616), the renowned English playwright and poet, considered one of the greatest writers in the English language.
3. William Wallace (c. 1270-1305), a Scottish knight and landowner who played a significant role in the Wars of Scottish Independence against England.
4. William Wordsworth (1770-1850), an English Romantic poet who helped launch the Romantic Age in English literature with his co-authored work, "Lyrical Ballads."
5. William Wilberforce (1759-1833), an English politician and philanthropist who was a leader of the movement to abolish the slave trade in the British Empire.
While the name Wialliam does not have a well-documented history, the name William from which it may have been derived has a rich heritage and has been borne by numerous influential figures throughout the centuries.
People
Wialliam + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Wialliam as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with W
Other first names starting with W with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Wialliam: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Wialliam?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 4 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Wialliam going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 85,688,585 US residents.
Is Wialliam a common name?
We classify Wialliam as "Very Rare". It ranks above 6.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Wialliam most popular?
The single biggest year for Wialliam was 1953, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Wialliam is about 66 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Wialliam in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Wialliam a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Wialliam in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Wialliam still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Wialliam in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Wialliam can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Wialliam?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.