NAME PROFILE
Will
Will is an English name derived from the Old German name Wilhelm, meaning 'resolute protector.' It conveys a sense of determination and strength, often reflecting a strong will and ambition in a person.
Key Stats
| Total births | 46,610 |
| Gender | Male (56% / 44%) |
| Peak year | 2005 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 22%GA — 20%TN — 20%AL — 19%NC — 19%
Notable People
Will Smith (Actor, *Men in Black*) · Will Ferrell (Comedian, *Anchorman*) · Will.i.am (Musician and Producer, *Black Eyed Peas*) · Will Rogers (Humorist and Actor) · Will Graham (Fictional Character from *Hannibal*)
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