Will
girl nameWill entered the US charts in 1881, peaked at #679 in 1881, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1881–2025
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rank today
#679
peak (1881)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #949 |
| 1890s | #1291 |
| 1900s | #1364 |
| 1910s | #1814 |
| 1920s | #2246 |
| 1930s | #2746 |
| 1940s | #3927 |
| 1950s | #4729 |
| 1970s | #9750 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Will are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Will alive today was born around 1920, making them about 105 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Will in 2025?
- Will is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Will most popular?
- Will peaked in 1881, reaching #679 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Will with classmates?
- Will will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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