Will
boy name#1193 in 2025Will entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #25 in 1882, ranks #1193 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1193
rank today
#25
peak (1882)
170
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #28 |
| 1890s | #40 |
| 1900s | #78 |
| 1910s | #228 |
| 1920s | #307 |
| 1930s | #357 |
| 1940s | #425 |
| 1950s | #518 |
| 1960s | #539 |
| 1970s | #543 |
| 1980s | #579 |
| 1990s | #609 |
| 2000s | #542 |
| 2010s | #788 |
| 2020s | #1129 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Will has been most popular in CA, TX, IL.
Living bearers
About 20,000 people named Will are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Will alive today was born around 1936, making them about 89 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 ranks #1193 among US boy names in 2025, with 170 babies given the name.
- When was the name Will most popular?
- Will peaked in 1882, reaching #25 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Will with classmates?
- Will will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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