How Many People Are Named Willette?
Complete statistics for the name Willette: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Willette is a very rare female name, with only 1,352 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 244,014 Americans. The majority of those named Willette are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 74All 2,123 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: 1965Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Willette Through the Generations
Willette has seen its peak popularity in 1965 with 62 births, but since then, the name has remained stable, with no significant fluctuations in usage. Today, the name is predominantly held by individuals over the age of 60, with 72% of the 1,352 living bearers falling into this age group. This demographic skew paints a picture of a name that was once popular among a certain generation but has since become a legacy name, cherished by those who were born during its heyday.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
✨ Similar Names to Willette
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Willette's American roots
📄 About the Name Willette
How Many People Have the Name Willette?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,676 people in the United States currently share the name Willette. That works out to roughly 1 in every 90,166 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Willette a Common or Rare Name?
Willette 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 Willette Mean?
Willette means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Willette in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Willette Most Popular?
The name Willette reached peak popularity in 1965, with 62 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 Willette?
Approximately 3,676 people named Willette live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,676. That works out to roughly 1 in 90,166 Americans.
Is Willette a rare name?
Willette is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 90,166 Americans has this name.
What does the name Willette mean?
Willette means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from American origins.
Is Willette more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Willette are male and 100% are female.
When was Willette most popular?
Willette peaked in 1965 with 62 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.