William
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Origin and meaning
Name: William (will-iam)
Gender: Unisex
Popularity in 2023: Female #927, Male #6
Origin: English
Meaning: Will, Desire And Helmet, Protection
Origin: German
Meaning: will helmet, protection
Origin and Meaning: William is a masculine given name of Old German origin. It is derived from the Germanic name Willahelm, which is composed of the elements wil, meaning "will or desire," and helm, meaning "helmet or protection." The name is often shortened to Will, Wil, or Bill.
Etymology: The name William is derived from the Old Germanic name Willahelm, which is composed of the elements wil, meaning "will or desire," and helm, meaning "helmet or protection."
Derived: The name William is derived from the Old Germanic name Willahelm.
History of Name: William is a very popular name in the English-speaking world, having been used since the Norman Conquest of 1066. It has been the name of kings of England, Scotland, and Ireland, as well as numerous other notable figures throughout history.
Style of the Name: William is a classic name that has been used for centuries. It is a strong and masculine name that is still popular today.
Symbolism of the Name: The name William is associated with strength, protection, and determination. It is also associated with leadership and ambition.
Pronunciation
Say: 🔊
IPA: /wˈɪljəm/
Syllables: will-iam
William's luck prospects
| Destiny | Good | ★★★★ |
| Friendship | Average | ★★★ |
| Love | Poor | ★★ |
| Family | Good | ★★★★ |
| Money | Good | ★★★★ |
| Health | Good | ★★★★ |
Personality traits of name William
- Wasteful
- Dispassionate
- Charismatic
- Methodical
- Trouble-free
- Stingy
- Fidgety
Astrology of name William
Zodiac sign: Capricorn
Element: Air
Ruling planet: Saturn
Lucky metal: Copper
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| Lucky colors: | Apricot Black Violet |
Totem pet: Chameleon
Totem animal: Snake
Totem plant: Begonia
Totem tree: Spruce
Lucky weekday: Sunday
Favorable month: August
Lucky numbers: 1, 10, 15
Lucky days of the month: 4, 16, 26
Unlucky number: 5
Hobbies: kickboxing, macrame, cooking
Careers: Pharmaceuticals, Manufacturing, Anthropology
Health issues: Viral Infections
Letters count: 7
Numerology of name William
Name popularity
Female
Raw data
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 188 | 30 |
| 1881 | 192 | 30 |
| 1882 | 200 | 31 |
| 1883 | 192 | 40 |
| 1884 | 209 | 34 |
| 1885 | 222 | 33 |
| 1886 | 231 | 35 |
| 1887 | 220 | 44 |
| 1888 | 247 | 42 |
| 1889 | 244 | 46 |
| 1890 | 266 | 34 |
| 1891 | 243 | 50 |
| 1892 | 265 | 44 |
| 1893 | 282 | 32 |
| 1894 | 293 | 34 |
| 1895 | 290 | 40 |
| 1896 | 289 | 44 |
| 1897 | 299 | 32 |
| 1898 | 303 | 41 |
| 1899 | 313 | 23 |
| 1900 | 318 | 44 |
| 1901 | 301 | 32 |
| 1902 | 330 | 25 |
| 1903 | 312 | 35 |
| 1904 | 329 | 25 |
| 1905 | 334 | 28 |
| 1906 | 332 | 28 |
| 1907 | 357 | 29 |
| 1908 | 337 | 45 |
| 1909 | 358 | 35 |
| 1910 | 376 | 37 |
| 1911 | 366 | 50 |
| 1912 | 395 | 78 |
| 1913 | 393 | 94 |
| 1914 | 419 | 97 |
| 1915 | 437 | 129 |
| 1916 | 444 | 136 |
| 1917 | 424 | 165 |
| 1918 | 428 | 172 |
| 1919 | 434 | 175 |
| 1920 | 419 | 205 |
| 1921 | 428 | 189 |
| 1922 | 417 | 194 |
| 1923 | 405 | 225 |
| 1924 | 396 | 245 |
| 1925 | 372 | 289 |
| 1926 | 360 | 303 |
| 1927 | 349 | 321 |
| 1928 | 344 | 348 |
| 1929 | 335 | 337 |
| 1930 | 363 | 289 |
| 1931 | 375 | 238 |
| 1932 | 383 | 235 |
| 1933 | 403 | 195 |
| 1934 | 412 | 175 |
| 1935 | 421 | 163 |
| 1936 | 424 | 154 |
| 1937 | 433 | 164 |
| 1938 | 457 | 138 |
| 1939 | 434 | 152 |
| 1940 | 457 | 152 |
| 1941 | 464 | 140 |
| 1942 | 465 | 170 |
| 1943 | 468 | 168 |
| 1944 | 495 | 136 |
| 1945 | 478 | 142 |
| 1946 | 505 | 157 |
| 1947 | 536 | 154 |
| 1948 | 536 | 157 |
| 1949 | 551 | 131 |
| 1950 | 557 | 125 |
| 1951 | 590 | 108 |
| 1952 | 551 | 146 |
| 1953 | 572 | 131 |
| 1954 | 598 | 127 |
| 1955 | 618 | 116 |
| 1956 | 596 | 154 |
| 1957 | 605 | 168 |
| 1958 | 612 | 160 |
| 1959 | 613 | 157 |
| 1960 | 619 | 164 |
| 1961 | 587 | 204 |
| 1962 | 600 | 175 |
| 1963 | 609 | 181 |
| 1964 | 632 | 157 |
| 1965 | 607 | 157 |
| 1966 | 572 | 180 |
| 1967 | 573 | 186 |
| 1968 | 567 | 190 |
| 1969 | 569 | 199 |
| 1970 | 585 | 204 |
| 1971 | 583 | 201 |
| 1972 | 568 | 193 |
| 1973 | 589 | 163 |
| 1974 | 580 | 169 |
| 1975 | 598 | 163 |
| 1976 | 554 | 200 |
| 1977 | 591 | 187 |
| 1978 | 584 | 186 |
| 1979 | 600 | 191 |
| 1980 | 585 | 216 |
| 1981 | 621 | 171 |
| 1982 | 617 | 178 |
| 1983 | 600 | 187 |
| 1984 | 643 | 158 |
| 1985 | 620 | 183 |
| 1986 | 651 | 165 |
| 1987 | 638 | 169 |
| 1988 | 653 | 164 |
| 1989 | 740 | 94 |
| 1990 | 804 | 61 |
| 1991 | 792 | 56 |
| 1992 | 799 | 60 |
| 1993 | 826 | 42 |
| 1994 | 808 | 45 |
| 1995 | 815 | 46 |
| 1996 | 825 | 41 |
| 1997 | 835 | 26 |
| 1998 | 839 | 36 |
| 1999 | 867 | 26 |
| 2000 | 872 | 38 |
| 2001 | 876 | 24 |
| 2002 | 861 | 34 |
| 2003 | 883 | 32 |
| 2004 | 837 | 111 |
| 2005 | 925 | 28 |
| 2007 | 957 | 26 |
| 2008 | 951 | 28 |
| 2010 | 920 | 23 |
| 2011 | 903 | 28 |
| 2014 | 951 | 23 |
| 2021 | 927 | 21 |
Male
Raw data
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 2 | 9532 |
| 1881 | 2 | 8524 |
| 1882 | 2 | 9298 |
| 1883 | 2 | 8387 |
| 1884 | 2 | 8897 |
| 1885 | 2 | 8044 |
| 1886 | 2 | 8252 |
| 1887 | 2 | 7470 |
| 1888 | 2 | 8705 |
| 1889 | 2 | 7772 |
| 1890 | 2 | 7494 |
| 1891 | 2 | 6763 |
| 1892 | 2 | 7782 |
| 1893 | 2 | 7223 |
| 1894 | 2 | 7274 |
| 1895 | 2 | 7277 |
| 1896 | 2 | 7747 |
| 1897 | 2 | 7198 |
| 1898 | 2 | 7400 |
| 1899 | 2 | 6086 |
| 1900 | 2 | 8579 |
| 1901 | 2 | 5990 |
| 1902 | 2 | 6616 |
| 1903 | 2 | 6311 |
| 1904 | 2 | 6416 |
| 1905 | 2 | 6495 |
| 1906 | 2 | 6566 |
| 1907 | 2 | 6904 |
| 1908 | 2 | 7529 |
| 1909 | 2 | 7913 |
| 1910 | 3 | 8844 |
| 1911 | 2 | 10593 |
| 1912 | 2 | 19626 |
| 1913 | 2 | 23538 |
| 1914 | 2 | 29753 |
| 1915 | 2 | 38563 |
| 1916 | 2 | 40418 |
| 1917 | 2 | 42422 |
| 1918 | 2 | 45291 |
| 1919 | 2 | 43970 |
| 1920 | 2 | 50147 |
| 1921 | 3 | 51863 |
| 1922 | 3 | 51112 |
| 1923 | 3 | 52136 |
| 1924 | 3 | 53508 |
| 1925 | 3 | 53307 |
| 1926 | 4 | 51921 |
| 1927 | 4 | 51479 |
| 1928 | 4 | 49120 |
| 1929 | 4 | 47814 |
| 1930 | 4 | 47270 |
| 1931 | 4 | 43277 |
| 1932 | 4 | 42128 |
| 1933 | 4 | 39048 |
| 1934 | 4 | 40174 |
| 1935 | 4 | 40199 |
| 1936 | 4 | 39392 |
| 1937 | 4 | 40722 |
| 1938 | 4 | 42427 |
| 1939 | 4 | 42078 |
| 1940 | 4 | 44775 |
| 1941 | 4 | 47793 |
| 1942 | 4 | 54886 |
| 1943 | 4 | 55903 |
| 1944 | 4 | 52370 |
| 1945 | 4 | 50216 |
| 1946 | 4 | 60035 |
| 1947 | 4 | 66996 |
| 1948 | 4 | 61972 |
| 1949 | 4 | 61496 |
| 1950 | 6 | 60685 |
| 1951 | 6 | 62783 |
| 1952 | 6 | 63038 |
| 1953 | 6 | 61837 |
| 1954 | 6 | 61432 |
| 1955 | 6 | 59986 |
| 1956 | 6 | 59000 |
| 1957 | 6 | 56831 |
| 1958 | 6 | 54209 |
| 1959 | 7 | 51379 |
| 1960 | 7 | 49344 |
| 1961 | 7 | 48002 |
| 1962 | 7 | 44862 |
| 1963 | 7 | 44464 |
| 1964 | 7 | 44228 |
| 1965 | 6 | 40120 |
| 1966 | 6 | 38245 |
| 1967 | 6 | 37623 |
| 1968 | 6 | 36946 |
| 1969 | 6 | 37621 |
| 1970 | 7 | 38900 |
| 1971 | 7 | 35424 |
| 1972 | 9 | 30517 |
| 1973 | 9 | 28024 |
| 1974 | 10 | 26989 |
| 1975 | 10 | 25573 |
| 1976 | 11 | 24445 |
| 1977 | 12 | 24766 |
| 1978 | 13 | 24189 |
| 1979 | 13 | 24695 |
| 1980 | 14 | 25652 |
| 1981 | 15 | 24808 |
| 1982 | 15 | 25604 |
| 1983 | 16 | 25401 |
| 1984 | 16 | 24910 |
| 1985 | 16 | 24612 |
| 1986 | 15 | 24332 |
| 1987 | 15 | 24207 |
| 1988 | 16 | 24131 |
| 1989 | 15 | 24675 |
| 1990 | 16 | 24902 |
| 1991 | 19 | 23866 |
| 1992 | 20 | 23066 |
| 1993 | 18 | 22217 |
| 1994 | 19 | 21490 |
| 1995 | 19 | 20157 |
| 1996 | 18 | 20543 |
| 1997 | 19 | 20019 |
| 1998 | 14 | 20834 |
| 1999 | 14 | 20716 |
| 2000 | 11 | 20667 |
| 2001 | 10 | 20106 |
| 2002 | 11 | 20128 |
| 2003 | 11 | 19992 |
| 2004 | 8 | 20230 |
| 2005 | 11 | 19054 |
| 2006 | 10 | 18961 |
| 2007 | 8 | 18886 |
| 2008 | 8 | 18395 |
| 2009 | 5 | 17924 |
| 2010 | 5 | 17060 |
| 2011 | 3 | 17351 |
| 2012 | 5 | 16899 |
| 2013 | 5 | 16653 |
| 2014 | 5 | 16836 |
| 2015 | 5 | 15928 |
| 2016 | 3 | 15790 |
| 2017 | 3 | 15014 |
| 2018 | 3 | 14622 |
| 2019 | 4 | 13620 |
| 2020 | 5 | 12613 |
| 2021 | 6 | 12088 |
Name William in sign language
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MWilliam's name color
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