Willette
girl nameWillette entered the US charts in 1899, peaked at #1394 in 1965, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1899–2025
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rank today
#1394
peak (1965)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1596 |
| 1900s | #1949 |
| 1910s | #1952 |
| 1920s | #1829 |
| 1930s | #1886 |
| 1940s | #1803 |
| 1950s | #1618 |
| 1960s | #1712 |
| 1970s | #3108 |
| 1980s | #6182 |
| 1990s | #11353 |
| 2000s | #16462 |
Living bearers
About 1,400 people named Willette are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Willette alive today was born around 1956, making them about 69 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Willette in 2025?
- Willette is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Willette most popular?
- Willette peaked in 1965, reaching #1394 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Willette with classmates?
- Willette will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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