Will is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #227 in 2002 with 135 recorded births. This places Will in the top 5% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Moderately Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 2004 with 211 births ranking #188. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 181.3%. In 2002, approximately 1 in every 2,135 boys born was named Will. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.