Wills
Meaningson of Will · English
- US rank
- #12,008
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #4,322 in 1921
5 babies were named Wills in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1921–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 344,828 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Wills, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Wills would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryWills first shows up in US birth records in 1921, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 104 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1921, when it reached #4,322.
- MeaningIn English, Wills means “son of Will”. Our records link it to English and German roots.
About the name Wills
Wills is a boy name of English and German origin meaning “son of Will”. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, starting with W and ending in “-lls”. US birth records list Wills for boys from 1921 to 2025, in 10 of those 105 years. Its best year was 1921, when it ranked #4,322 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #12,008, with 5 babies.
Origin:English namesGerman names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 0.5 | 2,000,000 boys |
| 2000s | 0.6 | 1,694,915 boys |
| 2010s | 1.0 | 1,041,667 boys |
| 2020s | 2.6 | 384,615 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Wills
What does the name Wills mean?
Wills means “son of Will” in English.
What is the origin of the name Wills?
Wills has English, German roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Wills a boy or girl name?
Wills is a boy name.
How popular is the name Wills?
Wills ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1921 (#4,322).