Willie
boy name#1315 in 2025Willie entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #11 in 1910, ranks #1315 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1315
rank today
#11
peak (1910)
147
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #29 |
| 1890s | #19 |
| 1900s | #14 |
| 1910s | #24 |
| 1920s | #29 |
| 1930s | #31 |
| 1940s | #37 |
| 1950s | #56 |
| 1960s | #91 |
| 1970s | #116 |
| 1980s | #166 |
| 1990s | #296 |
| 2000s | #496 |
| 2010s | #762 |
| 2020s | #1227 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Willie has been most popular in FL, TX, GA.
Living bearers
About 184,000 people named Willie are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Willie alive today was born around 1942, making them about 83 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Willie in 2025?
- Willie ranks #1315 among US boy names in 2025, with 147 babies given the name.
- When was the name Willie most popular?
- Willie peaked in 1910, reaching #11 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Willie with classmates?
- Willie will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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