Wille
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Will; Desire
Background: The name Wille originates from the Germanic element 'wil,' meaning 'will' or 'desire.' This name has been utilized in both German and Dutch contexts, where it reflects the notion of strong will or determination. In Old High German, it appears in related forms, emphasizing the importance placed on willfulness in name selection.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#4,279
Total births
407
Most popular decade
1920s
(312 births)
10-year trend
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Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1907
Gender usage
89.9% male
10.1% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1907
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #1,200
- Peak year
- 1929
- Peak year births
- 17
- Peak rank
- #1,848
- Most recent year
- 1979
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #6,056
Female
- First year
- 1912
- First year births
- 7
- First year rank
- #2,360
- Peak year
- 1912
- Peak year births
- 7
- Peak rank
- #2,360
- Most recent year
- 1929
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #4,570
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).