79,495births recorded
3Countries
1Variants
1915Peak · United States
#2718United States 2025
Willard is a boy name family recorded 79,495 times in 3 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in the United States (#2718 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 1915, at 159.6 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Willard
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willard | English | 78,542 | 🇺🇸 United States | #2718 | 1915 | ▲ 19 % |
| Willard | English | 919 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1923 | – |
| Willard | English | 34 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 1939 | – |
Questions about Willard
How popular is the name Willard?
In 2025 it ranked #2718 in the United States. Official registers record 79,495 births across 3 countries.
When was Willard most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 1915, at 159.6 births per 100,000.
Is Willard a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Willard is a boy name.