boy's name
Williard
WIL-yerd (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 8
- Births on record 1,086
Williard is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1982 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1915, when 61 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1884.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Williard Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 1980s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 15 |
| 1900s | 52 |
| 1910s | 301 |
| 1920s | 264 |
| 1930s | 136 |
| 1940s | 112 |
| 1950s | 71 |
| 1960s | 80 |
| 1970s | 40 |
| 1980s | 10 |
How Popular Is Williard?
In 1982, Williard was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Williard
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Williard Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Williard over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Williard
- English WIL-yerd
Sibling Names for Williard
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Williard — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Williard
How popular is the name Williard?
In 1982, Williard was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Williard a girl's or a boy's name?
Williard is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Williard?
Williard has 2 syllables.
When was Williard most popular?
Williard peaked in 1915, when 61 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.