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).

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