Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Willie
Endangered
Down 98.2% from peak
Peak era
1947
Peak births
7,997
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Boomer
Quick answers about Willie
How many people are named Willie?
An estimated 157,122 living Americans are named Willie.
How rare is Willie?
Willie is uncommon among babies today, with 147 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 98.2% from its 1947 peak.
How old is the typical Willie?
The median age of a living American named Willie is approximately 64 years, with most bearers falling between 49 and 74 years old.
Is Willie still popular?
No. Willie is endangered as a baby name, down 98.2% from its 1947 peak with 147 births in 2025.
Where is Willie most common?
Willie has its strongest geographic signal in Mississippi, where it appears 9.4× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19472025
Peak year
1947
Decline from peak
98.2%
2025
147
All-time
450,188