Boy · #6,387 in 2026

Williard

Current Rank
#6,387
Peak Rank
#767 (1915)
Total Babies
1K
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1918
First Year
1918
Last Year
1918
Peak Year
#4809
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Williard

Williard first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1884, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1915, when 61 Williards were born — ranking #767 that year. As of 2026, Williard ranks #6,387 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 1K Williards have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Williard

Phonetically similar names — useful when Williard is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Williard

What does the name Williard mean?
Williard is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1884. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Williard in 2026?
In 2026, Williard ranks #6,387 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Williard most popular?
Williard reached its peak popularity in 1915, ranking #767 that year with 61 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Williard most popular?
Williard has historically been most popular in West Virginia, Tennessee, Ohio. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Williard.
Is Williard a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Williard is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Williard?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Williard include Nat, Nathen, Tyquan. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Williard

Williard is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1884 and has accumulated 1K births in the dataset. Williard's peak popularity came in 1915 when it ranked #767. Use the chart and map above to compare Williard's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.