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William name popularity in Canada
William as a name for boys: #12 in Ontario (2024, 414 boys); #6 in Quebec (2025, 455 boys); #27 in British Columbia (2023, 69 boys); #9 in Alberta (2025, 130 boys).
Babies named William per year
OntarioQuebecBritish ColumbiaAlberta
| Province | Latest year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario | 2024 | #12 | 414 |
| Quebec | 2025 | #6 | 455 |
| British Columbia | 2023 | #27 | 69 |
| Alberta | 2025 | #9 | 130 |
Sources: provincial birth registration open data for Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia and Alberta (Alberta data starts in 2021).
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How popular is the name William in Canada?
William ranks #12 in Ontario (2024, 414 boys); #6 in Quebec (2025, 455 boys); #27 in British Columbia (2023, 69 boys); #9 in Alberta (2025, 130 boys).