Will is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #188 in 2004 with 211 recorded births. This places Will in the top 4% 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 339.6%. In 2004, approximately 1 in every 1,462 boys born was named Will. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.