The Popularity of William as a Baby Name: 1880-2012

Popular Baby Names

The #2 most popular name for 30 years in a row -- 1880 to 1909.  After dropping to #3 for a year, it spent another 10 years at #2.

Although "William" never reached #1, it has never dropped out of the top 20 and has spent the last 7 years back in the top 10.

Boys named William in Warren Area High School's class of 1968

1. William (Bill) Leonard
2. William (Bill) Loundsbury
3. William (Bill) McGuckin
4. William Todd
5. William (Bill) Wilson
6. William (Bill) Young

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