Authors Born on April 17
- Victoria Beckham Singer, 1974
- Whitney Balliett Music Critic, 1926
- Will Hughes Football Player, 1995
- William Franklin Beedle Jr. Actor, 1918
- William G. Bainbridge Soldier, 1925
- William Gilmore Simms Writer, 1806
- William Holden Actor, 1918
- William Mapother Actor, 1965
- Zach Sudfeld American Football Player, 1989