How Many People Are Named Will?
46,439
people in the United States are named Will
1 in 7,213 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#1139
💎 Rare
Population Percentage
0.0139%
Of US population
Peak Year
1888
712 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
WIL
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
Short form of WILLIAM or other names beginning with Will. A famous bearer is American actor Will Smith (1968-), whose full name is Willard.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 80.6 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Texas
2,992
Mississippi
2,427
Alabama
2,102
Georgia
1,869
California
1,788
Tennessee
1,671
Louisiana
1,121
North Carolina
1,092
Illinois
1,027
Florida
865
💡 Fun Facts About "Will"
- 153 babies were named Will in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1888
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in Texas
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