Willi
boy nameWilli entered the US charts in 1919, peaked at #2642 in 1958, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1919–2025
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rank today
#2642
peak (1958)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3736 |
| 1930s | #3518 |
| 1940s | #3668 |
| 1950s | #3112 |
| 1960s | #3486 |
| 1970s | #4459 |
| 1980s | #6836 |
| 1990s | #8128 |
| 2000s | #11357 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Willi are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Willi alive today was born around 1964, making them about 61 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Willi in 2025?
- Willi is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Willi most popular?
- Willi peaked in 1958, reaching #2642 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Willi with classmates?
- Willi will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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