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Wil

Wil is a boy name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Wil?

Recorded births named Wil by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	1,094 births
England & Wales since 1996	310 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Wil's popularity over time

Babies named Wil per year — United States (1953–2025). United States peaked in 2005 (48/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2007 (21/yr).

When was Wil popular?

Wil reached its peak in 2005, when it was the #5582 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 2000s name.

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