How Many People Are Named Willa?

32,101

people in the United States are named Willa

1 in 10,435 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#1438

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0096%

Of US population

Peak Year

2019

889 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: WIL-ə
Gender: Primarily Female

Meaning:

Feminine form of WILLIAM.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
99.9%
Male
0.1%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 61.4 years old

Young (<30) 11,285
35.2%
Adult (30–60) 1,181
3.7%
Senior (>60) 19,635
61.2%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

North Carolina 1,557
Missouri 1,393
Tennessee 1,367
California 1,293
Georgia 1,289
Texas 1,270
Kentucky 1,233
Alabama 1,187
Oklahoma 1,151
Ohio 1,118

💡 Fun Facts About "Willa"

  • 729 babies were named Willa in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 2019
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in North Carolina

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