Willy
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Diminutive Of William Or Any Names Begining With Will- : Resolute Protector: Will.
- Origin
- English
Willy Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 3,910 baby boys have been named Willy. The name peaked in 1993 with 69 US births that year (rank #1406). In 2024, ranked #4405 nationally — 2,999 places below its 1993 peak.
Top States for Willy
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Willy births are: California (533), New York (322), Texas (187).
Other English-Origin Names Like Willy
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5-Letter Names Starting with W
Names with Willy's exact length and starting letter: Wafid, Wafiq, Wahed, Wahid, Waite.
Quick Facts About Willy
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Compare Willy to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Willy against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).