Willy Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
German
Gender Distribution:
97% Masculine / 3% Feminine
Meaning:
Willy means 'resolute protector'.
Meaning of the Name Willy
Willy is a name of German origin. It is derived from the Germanic name Willhelm, meaning 'resolute protector'. The name became popular in English-speaking countries in the 19th century. It is sometimes used as a diminutive form of William or Wilson.
Popularity of the Name Willy
The popularity for the name Willy peaked in popularity in the year 1993 with 69 births, which ranked number 3,411 out of 23,762 unique names for that year. Willy had the most female births in 1947 with 10, which ranked number 3,447 out of 6,104 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1993 with 69, which ranked number 1,400 out of 10,169 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Willy has declined sharply over the last ten years from 44 births to 30 births, a decline of -31.82%. Among males, Willy has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 44 births to 30 births, a decline of -31.82%.
Nationwide Popularity of Willy
- 20 Year Trend of Willy: -34.78%
- 10 Year Trend of Willy: -31.82%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Willy: -31.82%
Popularity of Willy by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Willy. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Willy in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Willy is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Willy
- Total Births of Willy: 29 (-3.76%)
- Male Births of Willy: 29 (-3.76%)
Given the downward trend of Willy over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -3.76% decrease in total births, for a total of 29 births in 2024. Male births for Willy have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 29 male births in 2024, a decrease of -3.76%.