Willkie
boy nameWillkie entered the US charts in 1940, peaked at #1983 in 1940, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1940–2025
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rank today
#1983
peak (1940)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #1983 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Willkie are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Willkie alive today was born around 1940, making them about 85 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Willkie in 2025?
- Willkie is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Willkie most popular?
- Willkie peaked in 1940, reaching #1983 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Willkie with classmates?
- Willkie will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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