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Willy

Recorded 1884–2025 · United States

Willy was most popular in 1993, when 69 American babies were given the name — ranking #3,324 that year. In 2025 it ranked #8,448, with 27 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 4,053 people named Willy.

Most popular in1993
Rank that year#3,324
Births that year69
Total since 18804,053

Willy over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Willy’s peak in 1993. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

A variant of Billy · English · short form of William

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org