Willie
Peaked at #11 nationally in 1910, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Willie has been recorded 25% of the time for girls and 75% of the time for boys.
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Willie — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#54
in 1909
Current rank
#15100
in 2024
Years tracked
129
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Willie reached its peak popularity for girls in 1909, ranking #54 nationally with 1,549 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 11 years of data, its rank has climbed from #19138 (2013) to #15100 (2024) — a 21% improvement.
As of 2024, Willie ranks #15100 nationally for girls, with 6 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #15,100 | 6 |
| 2023 | #15,065 | 6 |
| 2022 | #10,342 | 10 |
| 2019 | #17,842 | 5 |
| 2018 | #17,988 | 5 |
| 2017 | #18,301 | 5 |
| 2013 | #19,138 | 5 |
| 2009 | #20,067 | 5 |
Willie — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#11
in 1910
Current rank
#1375
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Willie reached its peak popularity for boys in 1910, ranking #11 nationally with 2,897 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #725 (2014) to #1375 (2024) — a 47% drop.
As of 2024, Willie ranks #1375 nationally for boys, with 137 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,375 | 137 |
| 2023 | #1,326 | 144 |
| 2022 | #1,167 | 176 |
| 2021 | #1,205 | 161 |
| 2020 | #995 | 215 |
| 2019 | #1,011 | 207 |
| 2018 | #932 | 226 |
| 2017 | #803 | 285 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — includes both girls' and boys' names.
Common Questions
When was Willie most popular?
Willie was most popular in 1910, when it ranked #11 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Willie becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Willie?
At least 596,221 babies have been recorded with the name Willie in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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