Willard Goto

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Willard Goto — English
75K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Willard Goto 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 Goto: Gotō (後藤, 五藤, 五島), also spelled Gotou or Gotoh, is a Japanese surname. People with the name include: Jin Goto (born 1968), Japanese nihonga painter John Goto (born 1949), British artist known for his montage color photography Joseph Goto (1920–1994), American sculptor Keiichirō Gotō (1918–2004), Japanese photographer Goto Yujo (1440–1512), Japanese artisan and sword fitting maker Film, television, and video games Hirohito Gotō (born 1969), Japanese television and stage director Hiroki Gotō (born 1985), Japanese voice actor Hiroyuki Goto (born 1973), Japanese game designer and pi reciter Keiji . 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: Goto

Spanish

Gotō (後藤, 五藤, 五島), also spelled Gotou or Gotoh, is a Japanese surname. People with the name include: Jin Goto (born 1968), Japanese nihonga painter John Goto (born 1949), British artist known for his montage color photography Joseph Goto (1920–1994), American sculptor Keiichirō Gotō (1918–2004), Japanese photographer Goto Yujo (1440–1512), Japanese artisan and sword fitting maker Film, television, and video games Hirohito Gotō (born 1969), Japanese television and stage director Hiroki Gotō (born 1985), Japanese voice actor Hiroyuki Goto (born 1973), Japanese game designer and pi reciter Keiji .

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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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Notable People Named Willard Goto

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

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

1
Expression Number

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

22
Soul Urge Number

Master Builder (Master Number 22). Combines grand vision with the practical ability to achieve lasting, large-scale goals.

6
Personality Number

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

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 Goto?
The surname Goto originates from Spanish. Gotō (後藤, 五藤, 五島), also spelled Gotou or Gotoh, is a Japanese surname. People with the name include: Jin Goto (born 1968), Japanese nihonga painter John Goto (born 1949), British artist known for his montage color photography Joseph Goto (1920–1994), American sculptor Keiichirō Gotō (1918–2004), Japanese photographer Goto Yujo (1440–1512), Japanese artisan and sword fitting maker Film, television, and video games Hirohito Gotō (born 1969), Japanese television and stage director Hiroki Gotō (born 1985), Japanese voice actor Hiroyuki Goto (born 1973), Japanese game designer and pi reciter Keiji .
What are the origins of the name Willard Goto?
The name Willard Goto combines two different traditions: the first name Willard has English roots, while the surname Goto originates from Spanish.
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