Willard
Male name · ↓ Falling
43,394
Total Births
1915
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Willard
Willard is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1910s with significant usage. Approximately 43,394 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 1,992 births |
| 1890s | 2,833 births |
| 1900s | 4,024 births |
| 1910s | 9,626 births |
| 1920s | 8,895 births |
| 1930s | 5,685 births |
| 1940s | 4,422 births |
| 1950s | 2,857 births |
| 1960s | 1,698 births |
| 1970s | 896 births |
| 1980s | 466 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Willard?
Willard has been given to 43,394 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1915 with 1,612 births that year.
Is Willard a boy or girl name?
Willard is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Willard most popular?
Willard was most popular in 1915, when 1,612 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Willard?
Willard first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).