Willian Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
German
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Willian means 'resolute protector'.
Meaning of the Name Willian
Willian is a variant spelling of the name William. It is of Old German origin and means 'resolute protector'. William is a classic and timeless name with strong historical connotations. It has been a popular name among English-speaking countries for centuries, often associated with kings, rulers, and leaders.
Popularity of the Name Willian
The popularity for the name Willian peaked in popularity in the year 1929 with 84 births, which ranked number 1,430 out of 8,714 unique names for that year. Willian had the most female births in 1925 with 8, which ranked number 3,664 out of 5,771 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1929 with 84, which ranked number 668 out of 4,545 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Willian has declined sharply over the last ten years from 23 births to 17 births, a decline of -26.09%. Among males, Willian has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 23 births to 17 births, a decline of -26.09%.
Nationwide Popularity of Willian
- 20 Year Trend of Willian: -19.05%
- 10 Year Trend of Willian: -26.09%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Willian: -26.09%
Popularity of Willian by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Willian. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Willian in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Willian is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Willian
- Total Births of Willian: 16 (-2.98%)
- Male Births of Willian: 16 (-2.98%)
Given the downward trend of Willian over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -2.98% decrease in total births, for a total of 16 births in 2024. Male births for Willian have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 16 male births in 2024, a decrease of -2.98%.