Willis
girl nameWillis entered the US charts in 1887, peaked at #1136 in 1901, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1887–2025
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rank today
#1136
peak (1901)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #1147 |
| 1890s | #1278 |
| 1900s | #1367 |
| 1910s | #1827 |
| 1920s | #1769 |
| 1930s | #1890 |
| 1940s | #3493 |
| 1950s | #4205 |
| 1960s | #5320 |
| 1980s | #12362 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Willis are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Willis alive today was born around 1929, making them about 96 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Willis in 2025?
- Willis is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Willis most popular?
- Willis peaked in 1901, reaching #1136 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Willis with classmates?
- Willis will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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