Willa
girl name#422 in 2025Willa entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #273 in 1932, ranks #422 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#422
rank today
#273
peak (1932)
742
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #441 |
| 1890s | #385 |
| 1900s | #356 |
| 1910s | #335 |
| 1920s | #302 |
| 1930s | #296 |
| 1940s | #403 |
| 1950s | #648 |
| 1960s | #1210 |
| 1970s | #2486 |
| 1980s | #3200 |
| 1990s | #3078 |
| 2000s | #1759 |
| 2010s | #603 |
| 2020s | #395 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Willa has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 19,000 people named Willa are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Willa alive today was born around 1948, making them about 77 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Willa in 2025?
- Willa ranks #422 among US girl names in 2025, with 742 babies given the name.
- When was the name Willa most popular?
- Willa peaked in 1932, reaching #273 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Willa with classmates?
- Willa will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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