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Will

Will is a boy name with a classic feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Will?

Recorded births named Will by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	46,610 births
England & Wales since 1996	3,175 births
Ireland since 1964	399 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.

Will's popularity over time

Babies named Will per year — United States (1880–2025). United States peaked in 1888 (712/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2004 (211/yr) · Ireland peaked in 2017 (33/yr).

When was Will popular?

Will reached its peak in 1888, when it was the #94 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1880s name.

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