Willie
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Resolute Protector; Will Helmet
Background: The name Willie originates as a diminutive of the name William, which is derived from the Old High German 'Willahelm,' combining 'wil' meaning 'will' or 'desire' and 'helm' meaning 'helmet' or 'protection.' In English contexts, Willie is often used as a standalone name, maintaining the meanings associated with its roots.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#71
Total births
596,221
Most popular decade
1920s
(317,421 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-642 ranks)
Years in Top 100
89
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
75.5% male
24.5% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 476
- First year rank
- #34
- Peak year
- 1947
- Peak year births
- 7,995
- Peak rank
- #42
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 137
- Recent rank
- #1,367
Female
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 192
- First year rank
- #105
- Peak year
- 1919
- Peak year births
- 4,051
- Peak rank
- #61
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 6
- Recent rank
- #13,427
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).