How Many People Are Named Wille?

Complete statistics for the name Wille: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Wille
Rare
English surname used as a first name

Wille is a very rare male name, with only 122 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 2,710,293 Americans. This name peaked in popularity way back in 1929 with 22 births, and now most folks named Wille are over 60.

~3,340
Living in US
1 in 99,236
Americans
1929
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Will
🌐
Origin
English surname used as a first name
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Turquoise
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Determined Traditional Resolute
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 traditionally represents introspection, spirituality, and a quest for knowledge.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

4,911
Worldwide Bearers
#97,273
Global Rank
🇹🇿 Tanzania
2,447
🇺🇸 United States
1,028
🇧🇷 Brazil
448
🇫🇮 Finland
197
🇸🇪 Sweden
116
🇳🇬 Nigeria
90
🇨🇩 DR Congo
82
🇵🇪 Peru
72
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
56
🇵🇭 Philippines
55

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
121 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 90
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
20
Would be 30–60 (5%)
387
Would be over 60 (95%)

All 407 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1929

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
77
Classic Feel
75
Modern Appeal
25
International
94

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Wille Through the Generations

Wille has been a name that's seen its fair share of history, but it's definitely not one you hear every day. With only 407 recorded births throughout the entire history of the United States, it's safe to say this name has always been a bit of a niche choice. The majority of those born with the name Wille are now in their golden years, with 95% being over 60, which gives the name a decidedly older-generation feel. its rarity, Wille remains stable in its usage, maintaining a classic, old-school charm that doesn't fade with time.

✨ Similar Names to Wille

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Wille's English surname used as a first name roots

📄 About the Name Wille

How Many People Have the Name Wille?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,340 people in the United States currently share the name Wille. That works out to roughly 1 in every 99,236 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Wille a Common or Rare Name?

Wille is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Wille Mean?

Wille means "creative variant of Will" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Wille in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Wille Most Popular?

The name Wille reached peak popularity in 1929, with 22 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Wille?

Approximately 3,340 people named Wille live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,340. That works out to roughly 1 in 99,236 Americans.

Is Wille a rare name?

Wille is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 99,236 Americans has this name.

What does the name Wille mean?

Wille means "creative variant of Will" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.

Is Wille more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Wille are male and 0% are female.

When was Wille most popular?

Wille peaked in 1929 with 22 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US3,340
All-Time Births3,340
1 in X1 in 99,236
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age90
Peak Year1929
World Rank#97,273
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.