Willard Goodson

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Willard Goodson — English
75K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Willard Goodson is a name that combines English origins. The first name Willard is a masculine given name of English origin. Surname Aaron Willard (1757–1844), Boston industrialist Aimee Willard (1974–1996), murder victim Alexander Hamilton Willard (1778–1865), member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition Alice Willard (1860–1936), American journalist and businesswoman Archibald Willard (1836–1918), American painter Ashbel P. Willard (1820–1860), American politician, governor of Indiana Barbara Willard (1909–1994), British author Beatrice Willard (1925–2003), American botanist Charity Cannon Willard (1914–2005), American scholar and author Charles W. Willard (1827–1880), American politician from Vermont Clarence E. The surname Goodson: Adrienne Goodson (born 1966), American basketball player Alfred Goodson (1867–1940), British businessman and public servant Barbara Goodson (born 1949), American voice actress Clarence Goodson (born 1982), American soccer player Don Goodson (1932–2010), English cricketer Ed Goodson (born 1948), American baseball player Ida Goodson (1909–2000), American classic female blues and jazz singer and pianist Ivor Goodson (born 1943), British educationalist Jonathan Goodson (born 1945), American television producer Katharine Goodson (1872–1958), English pianist Kenneth E. Willard is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 75K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Willard reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Willard

English

Surname Aaron Willard (1757–1844), Boston industrialist Aimee Willard (1974–1996), murder victim Alexander Hamilton Willard (1778–1865), member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition Alice Willard (1860–1936), American journalist and businesswoman Archibald Willard (1836–1918), American painter Ashbel P. Willard (1820–1860), American politician, governor of Indiana Barbara Willard (1909–1994), British author Beatrice Willard (1925–2003), American botanist Charity Cannon Willard (1914–2005), American scholar and author Charles W. Willard (1827–1880), American politician from Vermont Clarence E.

Surname: Goodson

English

Adrienne Goodson (born 1966), American basketball player Alfred Goodson (1867–1940), British businessman and public servant Barbara Goodson (born 1949), American voice actress Clarence Goodson (born 1982), American soccer player Don Goodson (1932–2010), English cricketer Ed Goodson (born 1948), American baseball player Ida Goodson (1909–2000), American classic female blues and jazz singer and pianist Ivor Goodson (born 1943), British educationalist Jonathan Goodson (born 1945), American television producer Katharine Goodson (1872–1958), English pianist Kenneth E.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Willard is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 13%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Willard by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Willard Goodson:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

1
Soul Urge Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

5
Personality Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Willard?
The first name Willard originates from English. Surname Aaron Willard (1757–1844), Boston industrialist Aimee Willard (1974–1996), murder victim Alexander Hamilton Willard (1778–1865), member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition Alice Willard (1860–1936), American journalist and businesswoman Archibald Willard (1836–1918), American painter Ashbel P. Willard (1820–1860), American politician, governor of Indiana Barbara Willard (1909–1994), British author Beatrice Willard (1925–2003), American botanist Charity Cannon Willard (1914–2005), American scholar and author Charles W. Willard (1827–1880), American politician from Vermont Clarence E.
When was Willard most popular?
The name Willard reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Goodson?
The surname Goodson originates from English. Adrienne Goodson (born 1966), American basketball player Alfred Goodson (1867–1940), British businessman and public servant Barbara Goodson (born 1949), American voice actress Clarence Goodson (born 1982), American soccer player Don Goodson (1932–2010), English cricketer Ed Goodson (born 1948), American baseball player Ida Goodson (1909–2000), American classic female blues and jazz singer and pianist Ivor Goodson (born 1943), British educationalist Jonathan Goodson (born 1945), American television producer Katharine Goodson (1872–1958), English pianist Kenneth E.
How common is the surname Goodson?
The surname Goodson is shared by approximately 16K people worldwide.
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