Will is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #353 in 1997 with 67 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2004 with 211 births ranking #188. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 39.6%. In 1997, approximately 1 in every 4,693 boys born was named Will. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.