NAME PROFILE
Willie
Willie is a diminutive of the name William, which has Germanic origins meaning 'resolute protector.' The name implies a sense of strength and loyalty, often associated with someone who is dependable and caring.
Key Stats
| Total births | 596,385 |
| Gender | Male (69% / 31%) |
| Peak year | 1925 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 20%MS — 20%FL — 20%GA — 20%TN — 20%
Notable People
Willie Nelson (Musician, *Country Music Legend*) · Willie Mays (Baseball Player, *Hall of Famer*) · Willie Geist (Television Host, *Morning Joe*) · Willie Smith (Fashion Designer, *Willie Smith Brand*) · Willie McGee (Baseball Player, *World Series Champion*)
Nicknames & Diminutives
WillWilly
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