Gender: Male
William Bird was an English first-class cricketer associated with Cambridge Town Club who was active in the 1820s. He is recorded in two matches from 1821 to 1822, totalling 13 runs with a highest score of 8.
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on May 25, 2024
On the name William Bird, William means Resolute Protector, Will-helmet, Will Desire, Valley, Unwavering Protector, Protect. Bird means Like a Bird, Variant of Byrd.
The name William Bird is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
William is commonly found in United States of America, Colombia, United Kingdom, and 98 more countries.
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At NamesLook, the name William is recorded 256,518 times globally, ranking it as the 149th most common name worldwide.
William is most prevalent in United States of America, with 63,817 occurrences, making it the 43th most popular name in the country.
In Colombia, the name William is found among 1 in every 27 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #43 | 1 : 28 |
| Colombia | #46 | 1 : 27 |
| United Kingdom | #120 | 1 : 29 |
| France | #195 | 1 : 69 |
| Italy | #413 | 1 : 102 |
| South Africa | #95 | 1 : 204 |
| Peru | #121 | 1 : 98 |
| Brazil | #146 | 1 : 102 |
| Malaysia | #138 | 1 : 351 |
| Canada | #80 | 1 : 78 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name William from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
William Bird was an English first-class cricketer associated with Cambridge Town Club who was active in the 1820s. He is recorded in two matches from 1821 to 1822, totalling 13 runs with a highest score of 8.
William Bird is a general practitioner in Reading, Berkshire, England. He has set up schemes to encourage people in the United Kingdom to exercise in order to promote good health, and he was appointed MBE for his contributions to health and physical activity in the Queen's New Year Honours 2010. In 2009 he was nominated by The Independent on Sunday as one of the 100 people to make people happy in Britain.
Sir William Bird was a lawyer, Member of Parliament for Oxford University and Dean of the Court of Arches but who was accused in Parliament of taking improper fees.
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