Willis
Male name · ↓ Falling
30,914
Total Births
1922
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Willis
Willis is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1920s with significant usage. Approximately 30,914 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 2,934 births |
| 1890s | 3,033 births |
| 1900s | 3,236 births |
| 1910s | 4,862 births |
| 1920s | 5,637 births |
| 1930s | 3,739 births |
| 1940s | 2,564 births |
| 1950s | 1,858 births |
| 1960s | 1,213 births |
| 1970s | 873 births |
| 1980s | 745 births |
| 1990s | 220 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Willis?
Willis has been given to 30,914 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1922 with 612 births that year.
Is Willis a boy or girl name?
Willis is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Willis most popular?
Willis was most popular in 1922, when 612 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Willis?
Willis first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).