Willard
Peaked at #58 nationally in 1915, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Willard has been recorded 1% of the time for girls and 99% of the time for boys.
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Willard — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1055
in 1905
Last ranked
#8684
in 1969
Years tracked
58
1898–1969
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1898, Willard reached its peak popularity for girls in 1905, ranking #1055 nationally with 14 babies given the name that year.
Willard hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 1969, when it stood at #8684.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 | #8,684 | 5 |
| 1968 | #8,180 | 5 |
| 1967 | #6,788 | 6 |
| 1961 | #5,841 | 7 |
| 1960 | #7,304 | 5 |
| 1956 | #6,879 | 5 |
| 1954 | #5,740 | 6 |
| 1953 | #5,660 | 6 |
Willard — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#58
in 1915
Current rank
#3034
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1880, Willard reached its peak popularity for boys in 1915, ranking #58 nationally with 2,889 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #3227 (2014) to #3034 (2024) — a 6% improvement.
As of 2024, Willard ranks #3034 nationally for boys, with 41 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #3,034 | 41 |
| 2023 | #2,942 | 43 |
| 2022 | #3,050 | 41 |
| 2021 | #3,904 | 28 |
| 2020 | #2,803 | 44 |
| 2019 | #2,761 | 46 |
| 2018 | #2,577 | 50 |
| 2017 | #2,385 | 55 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Willard most popular?
Willard was most popular in 1915, when it ranked #58 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Willard becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Willard?
At least 78,491 babies have been recorded with the name Willard in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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