Will my child share the name Wil with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 5 UK babies named Wil per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Wil in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Wil becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Wil is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 919 places over the last five years to #3689 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.

Is Wil a good choice for a distinctive name?

Wil is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Wil a popular baby name in the United States?

Wil does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #3689

Wil

Wil is a distinctive choice, ranked #3689 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Wil in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#3689

About the Name Wil

Wil is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 919 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #973 in 1999 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Wil is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.