Willis
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Strong-Willed; Resolute
Background: The name Willis originates from the English name, which is derived from the Old Germanic name 'Willi,' meaning 'will' or 'desire,' combined with the diminutive suffix '-is.' This results in a name that conveys strength of will and resolve.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#490
Total births
53,105
Most popular decade
1920s
(35,832 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-838 ranks)
Years in Top 100
3
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
98.5% male
1.5% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 166
- First year rank
- #86
- Peak year
- 1924
- Peak year births
- 1,261
- Peak rank
- #136
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 49
- Recent rank
- #2,665
Female
- First year
- 1887
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #1,147
- Peak year
- 1923
- Peak year births
- 32
- Peak rank
- #1,428
- Most recent year
- 1989
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #12,360
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).