Will my child share the name Willem with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 6 UK babies named Willem per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Willem in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Willem becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Willem is declining: down 852 places since 2020, to #3,256 in 2025. It peaked at #694 in 1997.

Is Willem a good choice for a distinctive name?

Willem is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Willem a popular baby name in the United States?

Willem does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Willem is a distinctive choice, ranked #3256 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Willem in their class.

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About the Name Willem

Willem has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 518 places in five years. It was most popular in 1997 at #694 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Willem is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Willem in their class.