Willard
girl nameWillard entered the US charts in 1898, peaked at #1011 in 1905, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1898–2025
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rank today
#1011
peak (1905)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1489 |
| 1900s | #1322 |
| 1910s | #1235 |
| 1920s | #1709 |
| 1930s | #2289 |
| 1940s | #3494 |
| 1950s | #5270 |
| 1960s | #6446 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Willard are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Willard alive today was born around 1922, making them about 103 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Willard in 2025?
- Willard is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Willard most popular?
- Willard peaked in 1905, reaching #1011 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Willard with classmates?
- Willard will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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