Willard
boy name#2718 in 2025Willard entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #58 in 1915, ranks #2718 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#2718
rank today
#58
peak (1915)
47
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #146 |
| 1890s | #131 |
| 1900s | #120 |
| 1910s | #90 |
| 1920s | #99 |
| 1930s | #133 |
| 1940s | #175 |
| 1950s | #270 |
| 1960s | #380 |
| 1970s | #558 |
| 1980s | #836 |
| 1990s | #1391 |
| 2000s | #2141 |
| 2010s | #2775 |
| 2020s | #3012 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Willard has been most popular in Utah, Illinois, Iowa.
Living bearers
About 21,000 people named Willard are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Willard alive today was born around 1930, making them about 95 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 ranks #2718 among US boy names in 2025, with 47 babies given the name.
- When was the name Willard most popular?
- Willard peaked in 1915, reaching #58 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Willard with classmates?
- Willard will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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