How Many People Are Named Willis?

53,105

people in the United States are named Willis

1 in 6,308 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#1054

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0159%

Of US population

Peak Year

1924

1,276 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

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

Meaning:

From an English surname which was derived from Will, a diminutive of WILLIAM.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
1.6%
Male
98.5%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 85.8 years old

Young (<30) 2,346
4.4%
Adult (30–60) 6,294
11.9%
Senior (>60) 44,465
83.7%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

Texas 2,705
North Carolina 2,381
Ohio 2,330
Georgia 2,246
Pennsylvania 2,106
Illinois 1,905
Kentucky 1,778
New York 1,758
Louisiana 1,704
Alabama 1,692

💡 Fun Facts About "Willis"

  • 49 babies were named Willis in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1924
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in Texas

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