William
William is gaining traction — chosen by more Aussie parents than a few years back.
#7 ranked in 2025
1,074 registrations in 2025
64,895
total 1930–2025
Popularity over the years
Registrations: 205 in 1930 → 1,074 in 2025 (+424%).
Highest rank: #1 in 2009.
Peak 2009 · 2,074
Low 1940 · 123
Years tracked 95
Neighbours in the 2025 ranking
Names with similar popularity. If you're considering William, you might also like these:
#4 Henry 1,331 #5 Luca 1,194 #6 Leo 1,119
#7 William 1,074
#8 Hudson 1,053 #9 Charlie 1,046 #10 Levi 1,032 By state & territory — 2025
How often William was registered in each of the 8 Australian states and territories.
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Most popular in Queensland (312 babies) , least popular in South Australia (68).
In 2025: 1,074 babies named William across 5 of 8 states and territories.
Frequently asked questions
- How many babies in Australia have been named William?
- Between 1930 and 2025, William was registered for 64,895 babies in the available state datasets.
- Is William a popular name in Australia?
- In 2025, William ranked #7 among boys' names in Australia, with 1,074 registrations.