Willian Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Willian is a variant of the name William, which originates from Old High German. It means 'resolute protector' and evolved through historical forms such as Willahelm and Wilhelm. The name gained popularity in England after the Norman Conquest. It is associated with positive traits of strength and reliability, and it has no direct biblical relevance. Notable figures with this name include famous athletes and historical personalities.
The name Willian is most popular in North Carolina, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Silent Generation generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Willian has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Willian' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1077th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 815th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1153rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1652nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3118th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3897th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4982nd out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 7414th out of 9107 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 19264th out of 19264 names. Discover how the name 'Willian' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Willian"
Pronunciation
/ˈwɪljən/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Willian is a variant of William, which comes from the Old High German name Willahelm, composed of the elements 'wil' meaning 'will or desire' and 'helm' meaning 'helmet or protection'.
Meaning
resolute protector
Language Evolution
Willahelm, Wilhelm, William, Willian
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in England following the Norman Conquest of 1066, due to the influence of William the Conqueror.
Variants & Derivatives
William, Will, Billy, Wil
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Willian is perceived as a strong and classic name, often associated with reliability and strength.
Famous People
Willian Borges da Silva - Brazilian professional footballer, Willian Shakespeare - Renowned English playwright, Willian Hill - Influential British businessman
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Willian"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Willian"
"Willian" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1077th of 7545 | 668 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 815th of 6773 | 1,091 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1153rd of 7552 | 812 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1652nd of 10718 | 461 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 3118th of 16616 | 291 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 3897th of 24088 | 369 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 4982nd of 23106 | 229 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 7414th of 9107 | 13 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 19264th of 19264 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Willian" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
79.45% 1125th/1416 |
81.94% 1130th/1379 |
52.20% 1235th/2366 |
85.99% 982nd/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
44.95% 695th/1546 |
46.85% 729th/1556 |
47.68% 1122nd/2353 |
68.97% 1067th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
63.27% 1409th/2227 |
42.14% 1024th/2430 |
65.30% 1863rd/2853 |
51.57% 1431st/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
58.63% 1722nd/2937 |
45.62% 1589th/3483 |
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47.82% 1934th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
63.49% 2841st/4475 |
- |
42.98% 2715th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
57.15% 2951st/5164 |
- |
44.87% 3349th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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83.98% 3768th/4487 |
63.97% 4364th/6822 |
65.98% 4141st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Willian" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Willian"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Willian" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.