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Will

Will is a boy name of English origin.

  • GenderBoy
  • OriginEnglish
  • StyleOriginal
  • Syllables1
  • US rank#864

How popular is Will?

Popularity in the United States

Will has been given to 45,721 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1880s. It has been climbing over the last two decades.

About 1 in 7,174 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.

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Babies named Will per year in the United States, 1880–2020. Source: Social Security Administration

Popularity in France

Will has been given to 483 babies in France since 1949, peaking in the 2010s. It has been climbing over the last two decades.

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Babies named Will per year in France, 1949–2022. Source: INSEE
45,721 Babies named since 1880
1880s Peak decade
Rising Recent trend

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Frequently asked questions about Will

Is Will a boy's or a girl's name?

Will is most often given to boys.

How popular is the name Will?

Will has been given to 45,721 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1880s. It has been climbing over the last two decades.