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Wills
OriginDiminutive of William
Meaning"resolute protector"
US Rank#13799
2025 SSA
About Wills
The cute short form gained prominence when it was used for young Prince William of England.
Pronounced WILZ.
As of October 2026, Wills ranked #13799 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #4968 in 1921.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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