How Many People Are Named Willard?

78,491

people in the United States are named Willard

1 in 4,268 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#819

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0234%

Of US population

Peak Year

1915

2,924 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: WIL-ərd
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

From an English surname which was derived from the Germanic given name WILLIHARD (or the Old English cognate Wilheard).

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
1.1%
Male
98.9%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 89.3 years old

Young (<30) 1,615
2.1%
Adult (30–60) 6,105
7.8%
Senior (>60) 70,771
90.2%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

Pennsylvania 4,295
Ohio 3,924
Illinois 3,762
Kentucky 3,485
New York 3,005
North Carolina 2,976
Michigan 2,794
Tennessee 2,719
Texas 2,686
Missouri 2,564

💡 Fun Facts About "Willard"

  • 41 babies were named Willard in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1915
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in Pennsylvania

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