How Many People Are Named Wil?
Complete statistics for the name Wil: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Wil, a very rare male name, is held by just 1,052 people in the US, making up 1 in 313,718 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 61% of its bearers under 30, peaking in popularity in 2005.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 28All 1,089 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2005Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Wil Through the Generations
Wil has seen a steady decline since its peak in 2005 when there were 48 births. Today, it's a name predominantly favored by younger generations, with 662 individuals under 30 years old. The average age of those named Wil is 28, indicating a relatively youthful demographic.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Wil's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Wil
How Many People Have the Name Wil?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 214 people in the United States currently share the name Wil. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,548,828 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Wil a Common or Rare Name?
Wil is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Wil Mean?
Wil means "creative variant of Will" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Wil in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Wil Most Popular?
The name Wil reached peak popularity in 2005, with 48 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Wil?
Approximately 214 people named Wil live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 214. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,548,828 Americans.
Is Wil a rare name?
Wil is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,548,828 Americans has this name.
What does the name Wil mean?
Wil means "creative variant of Will" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Wil more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Wil are male and 0% are female.
When was Wil most popular?
Wil peaked in 2005 with 48 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.