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William
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“Resolute protector”
🌍 Germanic📊 #17 nationally
Popularity Over Time
Births per million by decade (SSA data, 1960s–2020s)
The Story
From William the Conqueror to Prince William, this name has dominated English-speaking countries for a millennium. Never out of the top 20.
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Classic & Timeless
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