Willis
boy name#2539 in 2025Willis entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #86 in 1880, ranks #2539 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#2539
rank today
#86
peak (1880)
52
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #105 |
| 1890s | #122 |
| 1900s | #143 |
| 1910s | #139 |
| 1920s | #140 |
| 1930s | #173 |
| 1940s | #241 |
| 1950s | #343 |
| 1960s | #453 |
| 1970s | #551 |
| 1980s | #646 |
| 1990s | #1023 |
| 2000s | #1770 |
| 2010s | #2130 |
| 2020s | #2472 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Willis has been most popular in OH, CA, IN.
Living bearers
About 17,000 people named Willis are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Willis alive today was born around 1933, making them about 92 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 ranks #2539 among US boy names in 2025, with 52 babies given the name.
- When was the name Willis most popular?
- Willis peaked in 1880, reaching #86 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Willis with classmates?
- Willis will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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