Williamson
About Williamson
Williamson originated as an English surname meaning 'son of William,' making it a patronymic derived from the classic Germanic name William (composed of elements meaning 'will' or 'desire' and 'helmet' or 'protection'). As a first name, Williamson represents the growing trend of using family surnames as given names, particularly in English-speaking countries. While relatively uncommon as a first name, it carries the strength and recognition of its more popular root, William. The name conveys a sense of tradition, heritage, and formality. Williamson appeals to parents seeking a distinguished name with clear lineage connections while maintaining uniqueness. Its use as a first name began primarily in the 20th century, offering a distinctive alternative to the extremely popular William.
Pronounced WIL-yumz-un.
As of October 2026, Williamson ranked #8873 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #3251 in 1924.
AI-written. Reviewed by Sophie Kihm
Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
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| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
Williamson on lists
Famous Williamsons
- Oliver E. Williamson
winner of the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences
Williamson in pop culture
- Darcy Williamson
main character on the brazilian soap opera "Orgulho & Paixão"