How Many People Are Named Willie?

596,221

people in the United States are named Willie

1 in 561 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#100

⭐⭐ Common

Population Percentage

0.1780%

Of US population

Peak Year

1925

11,071 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: WIL-ee
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

Masculine or feminine diminutive of WILLIAM. A notable bearer is the retired American baseball player Willie Mays (1931-).

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
24.5%
Male
75.5%

This name is Gender Neutral

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 85.7 years old

Young (<30) 13,977
2.3%
Adult (30–60) 70,095
11.8%
Senior (>60) 512,149
85.9%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

Georgia 78,337
Alabama 65,189
Mississippi 64,862
Texas 43,856
South Carolina 42,600
North Carolina 36,830
Florida 30,300
Louisiana 29,968
Tennessee 24,779
Arkansas 20,777

💡 Fun Facts About "Willie"

  • 143 babies were named Willie in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1925
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in Georgia

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