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Willis

Willis is a boy name of English origin.

  • GenderBoy
  • OriginEnglish
  • StyleClassic
  • Syllables2
  • US rank#1,707

How popular is Willis?

Willis has been given to 52,881 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1920s. Its use has declined since that peak.

About 1 in 26,613 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.

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Babies named Willis per year in the United States, 1880–2020. Source: Social Security Administration
52,881 Babies named since 1880
1920s Peak decade
Falling Recent trend

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Frequently asked questions about Willis

Is Willis a boy's or a girl's name?

Willis is most often given to boys.

How popular is the name Willis?

Willis has been given to 52,881 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1920s. Its use has declined since that peak.