Rachel and the Stranger
Directed by: Norman Foster
Starring: Loretta Young, William Holden, Robert Mitchum, Gary Gray
William
William is a boy name and means will helmet, protection.
It is a German name and its pronunciation is \wi(l)-liam\.
Other similar names and variants include: Bill, Bille, Billie, Billy, Bo, Guglielmo, Guillaume, Guillermo, Liam, Vilhelm, Villem, Wilek, Wiley, Wilhelm, Wilhelmus, Wilkes, Wilkie, Wilkinson, Will, Willem, Willhelmus, Willi, Williams, Williamson, Willie, Willis, Willkie, Wills, Willson, Willy, Wilmer, Wilmot, Wilmott, Wilson, Wim.
William is a very popular first name for men (#5 out of 1220) and also a very popular surname or last name for both men and women (#731 out of 88799).
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Based on our intensive research on international Census data we identified the number of babies named William over the years and William's popularity rank:
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William VIP rank
#5
Most recent rank
#2
Highest rank
3
Actors named William
3
Directors named William
0
Singers named William
4
Writers named William
Famous people named William
Here’s a list of VIPs named William:
- William Shatner (actor) born in March 22, 1931.
- William Burroughs (actor) born in February 05, 1914.
- William Leymergie born in February 04, 1947.
- William Levy (actor) born in August 29, 1980.
- William Hurt (actor) born in March 20, 1950.
- William Holden (actor) born in April 17, 1918.
- William H Macy born in March 13, 1950.
- William Friedkin (director) born in August 29, 1935.
- William Sheller born in July 09, 1946.
- William Redmond (musician)
Famous actors named William and their movies
Golden Boy
Directed by: Rouben Mamoulian
Starring: Barbara Stanwyck, Adolphe Menjou, William Holden, Lee J. Cobb
Country: United States of America
The Towering Inferno
Directed by: John Guillermin
Starring: Paul Newman, Steve McQueen, William Holden, Faye Dunaway
Country: United States of America
The Horse Soldiers
Directed by: John Ford
Starring: John Wayne, William Holden, Constance Towers, Judson Pratt
Country: United States of America
William Hurt
Born on March 20, 1950
- Age: 71
- Birth sign: Pisces
- Birth chart: astro chart
- No. of movies: 37
The Accidental Tourist
Directed by: Lawrence Kasdan
Starring: William Hurt, Kathleen Turner, Geena Davis, Amy Wright
The River Why
Directed by: Matthew Leutwyler
Starring: Zach Gilford, Amber Heard, William Hurt, Dallas Roberts
William Shatner
Born on March 22, 1931
- Age: 90
- Birth sign: Aries
- Birth chart: astro chart
- No. of movies: 28
A Christmas Horror Story
Directed by: Grant Harvey, Steven Hoban, Brett Sullivan
Starring: William Shatner, George Buza, Rob Archer, Zoé De Grand Maison
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
Directed by: Nicholas Meyer
Starring: William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, James Doohan
Country: United States of America
White Comanche
Directed by: José Briz Méndez
Starring: Joseph Cotten, William Shatner, Rosanna Yanni, Perla Cristal
Famous directors named William and their movies
William Beaudine
- No. of movies: 144
Lovers' Lane
Directed by: William Beaudine, Phil Rosen
Starring: Robert Ellis, Gertrude Olmstead, Crauford Kent, Kate Toncray
William Wellman Jr.
- No. of movies: 74
The Man I Love
Directed by: William A. Wellman
Starring: Richard Arlen, Mary Brian, Olga Baclanova, Harry Green
Not a Drum Was Heard
Directed by: William A. Wellman
Starring: Buck Jones, Betty Bouton, Frank Campeau, Rhody Hathaway
Midnight Mary
Directed by: William A. Wellman
Starring: Loretta Young, Franchot Tone, Ricardo Cortez, Andy Devine
William Friedkin
Born on August 29, 1935
- Age: 86
- Birth sign: Virgo
- Birth chart: astro chart
- No. of movies: 24
The Birthday Party
Directed by: William Friedkin
Starring: Robert Shaw, Patrick Magee, Dandy Nichols, Sydney Tafler
The Night They Raided Minsky's
Directed by: William Friedkin
Starring: Jason Robards, Britt Ekland, Norman Wisdom, Forrest Tucker
Country: United States of America
The Brink's Job
Directed by: William Friedkin
Starring: Peter Falk, Peter Boyle, Allen Garfield, Warren Oates
Famous writers named William and their books
William Styron
Born on June 11, 1925
- Age: 96
- Birth sign: Gemini
- Birth chart: astro chart
- No. of books: 10
Darkness Visible: A Memoir of Madness
By: William Styron
Set This House on Fire
By: William Styron
Sophie's Choice
By: William Styron
The Confessions of Nat Turner
By: William Styron
William Golding
Born on September 19, 1911
- Age:
- Birth sign: Virgo
- Birth chart: astro chart
- No. of books: 7
The Spire
By: William Golding
The vision that drives Dean Jocelin to construct an immense new spire above his cathedral tests the limits of all who surround him.
Lord of the Flies
By: William Golding
The Inheritors
By: William Golding
Lord of the Flies: Text, Notes & Criticism
By: William Golding
The Human Comedy
By: William Saroyan
Now the major motion picture Ithaca, directed by and starring Meg Ryan—with a cast that includes Sam Shepard, Hamish Linklater, Alex Neustaedter, Jack Quaid, and Tom HanksThe place is Ithaca, in California's San Joaquin Valley.
The Human Comedy
By: William Saroyan
The Time of Your Life (Modern Plays)
By: William Saroyan
The Daring Young Man on the Flying Trapeze (New Directions Classic)
By: William Saroyan
The Minister And The Choir Singer
By: William M. Kunstler
"None of today's sordid homicides could hold a candle, or perhaps I should say a blunt instrument, to this saturnalia...for this was the case that had absolutely everything...respectability
The Hall-Mills Murder Case: The Minister and the Choir Singer
By: William Kunstler
Frequently Asked Questions
Is William a popular name?
Over the years William was most popular in 1920. According to the latest US census information William ranks #3rd while according to famousnames.vip William ranks #4th.
How popular is the name William?
According to the US census in 2018, 12554 boys were born named William, making William the #5th name more popular among boy names. In 1920 William had the highest rank with 50353 boys born that year with this name.
How common is the name William?
William is #5th in the ranking of most common names in the United States according to he US Census.
When was the name William more popular ?
The name William was more popular in 1920 with 50353 born in that year.
When was the last time a baby was named William
The last time a baby was named William was in 2020, based on US Census data.
How many people born in 2020 are named William?
In 2020 there were 12554 baby boys named William.
Who is a famous person named William?
There a several famous people named William, for example actor William Holden, director William Beaudine, actor William Hurt.
Who is a famous actor/actress named William?
A famous actor/actress named William is William Holden, starring in 4 movies, including Rachel and the Stranger and Golden Boy.
Who is a famous director named William?
A famous director named William is William Beaudine, who directed 4 movies, including Oh Buddy! and Tea for Two.
How many famous actors/actresses are named William?
There are 3 actors named William including William Holden and William Hurt who appeared in movies such as Rachel and the Stranger and The Accidental Tourist.
How many famous directors are named William?
There are 3 directors named William including William Beaudine and William Wellman Jr. who directed movies such as Oh Buddy! and The Man I Love.
How many famous writers are named William?
There are 4 writers named William including William Styron and William Golding who wrote books such as Darkness Visible: A Memoir of Madness and The Spire.