Williammichael
A masculine compound name blending William of Germanic origin meaning "resolute protector" and Michael of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God".
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Williammichael. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Williammichael today is around 35 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Williammichael births was 1992 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Williammichael. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Williammichael. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
1992
7 babies that year
Average age
35
years old
1992 SSA rank
#7,388
Tracked since 1988
Popularity
Williammichael: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Williammichael from the 1980s through to the 1990s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 7 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Williammichael 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 Williammichael during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Williammichael
The name Williammichael is a combination of two distinct given names, William and Michael, each with its own rich history and cultural significance.
The name William is of Germanic origin, derived from the Old German name Willihelm, which means "resolute protector" or "helmet of will/desire." It was a popular name among the Normans and was brought to England by William the Conqueror in the 11th century. The name gained immense popularity after the Norman Conquest and became one of the most common names in England.
Michael, on the other hand, is of Hebrew origin, derived from the name Mikha'el, meaning "who is like God." It is a name found in the Bible and is associated with the archangel Michael, who is revered in Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. The name has been widely used across cultures and religions due to its strong spiritual connotations.
While the combination of William and Michael as a single name is relatively modern, there are recorded instances of individuals bearing both names throughout history. One notable example is William Michael Rossetti (1829-1919), an English writer and critic who was a founding member of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, an influential artistic movement in 19th-century Britain.
Another important figure with this name was William Michael Harnett (1848-1892), an American painter known for his trompe-l'oeil still life paintings, which achieved significant recognition during his lifetime.
In the realm of literature, William Michael Rossetti's brother, Dante Gabriel Rossetti (1828-1882), a renowned poet and painter, also had the name Michael as his second given name.
Moving to the 20th century, William Michael Crichton (1942-2008) was an American author, screenwriter, and film director, best known for his science fiction and techno-thriller novels, including "Jurassic Park" and "The Andromeda Strain."
Lastly, William Michael Blumenthal (1926-2007) was an American businessman and public servant who served as the 64th United States Secretary of the Treasury under President Jimmy Carter from 1977 to 1979.
These examples illustrate the rich history and diverse backgrounds of individuals who have borne the name Williammichael, showcasing its enduring legacy across various fields and cultures.
People
Williammichael + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Williammichael as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with W
Other first names starting with W with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Williammichael: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Williammichael?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Williammichael 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 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Williammichael a common name?
We classify Williammichael as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Williammichael most popular?
The single biggest year for Williammichael was 1992, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Williammichael is about 35 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 Williammichael in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Williammichael a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Williammichael 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 Williammichael still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Williammichael 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 Williammichael 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 are called Williammichael?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.