← All names William Boy name · 16,805 babies recorded · 1974–2025 Boy 52 of 52 years Peak year 1974777 babies Latest (2025) #5280 babies Total births 16,805since 1974 5-year trend ▼ 33%vs prior 5y 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 1974 · 777 Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).