Boy nameCurrently #10,818 in the USFalling
Wil
//ˈwɪl//
1 syllablePeak year: 20053 lettersStarts with W
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Wil's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Wil's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Wil |
|---|---|
| 1953 | 5 |
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1963 | 10 |
| 1964 | 5 |
| 1965 | 6 |
| 1968 | 6 |
| 1970 | 12 |
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1972 | 8 |
| 1973 | 7 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1979 | 7 |
| 1980 | 7 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1984 | 10 |
| 1985 | 11 |
| 1986 | 15 |
| 1987 | 15 |
| 1988 | 30 |
| 1989 | 26 |
| 1990 | 30 |
| 1991 | 26 |
| 1992 | 33 |
| 1993 | 24 |
| 1994 | 30 |
| 1995 | 29 |
| 1996 | 29 |
| 1997 | 25 |
| 1998 | 44 |
| 1999 | 42 |
| 2000 | 40 |
| 2001 | 36 |
| 2002 | 27 |
| 2003 | 47 |
| 2004 | 38 |
| 2005 | 48 |
| 2006 | 40 |
| 2007 | 38 |
| 2008 | 25 |
| 2009 | 19 |
| 2010 | 25 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2012 | 15 |
| 2013 | 18 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2015 | 19 |
| 2016 | 19 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 7 |
Wil through the decades
- Wil peaked in 2005, when 48 babies were named Wil in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Wil has fallen 58% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Wil currently ranks #10,818 in the US and is cooling off.