How Many People Are Named Willi?

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

Willi
Very Rare
German

Willi means 'resolute protector' and is very rare, with only 114 people named Willi living in the US today, making up just 1 in 2,897,664 Americans. The majority of those named Willi are over 60, reflecting its status as a name favored by older generations.

~662
Living in US
1 in 500,679
Americans
1958
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Resolute protector
🌐
Origin
German
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Determined Protective Steadfast
11
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 11 represents a powerful spiritual force, indicating that people named Willi might be intuitive and empathetic leaders.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

337,953
Worldwide Bearers
#3,083
Global Rank
🇩🇪 Germany
302,996
🇨🇭 Switzerland
12,257
🇺🇸 United States
5,010
🇮🇩 Indonesia
3,476
🇦🇹 Austria
3,054
🇳🇬 Nigeria
2,089
🇧🇷 Brazil
1,811
🇨🇩 DR Congo
1,130
🇻🇪 Venezuela
702
🇨🇦 Canada
673

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
114 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 56
16
Would be under 30 (11%)
51
Would be 30–60 (35%)
77
Would be over 60 (53%)

All 144 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: 1958

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
62
Classic Feel
50
Modern Appeal
50
International
100

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

📜 Willi Through the Generations

Willi, a name that carries the weight of history, has seen its peak popularity in 1958 with 10 births. Today, it's a stable choice with a slight tilt towards the older generation, where 53% of those named Willi are over 60. This distribution paints a picture of a name that's been handed down through families, maintaining its charm and significance across decades.

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Willi's German roots

📄 About the Name Willi

How Many People Have the Name Willi?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 662 people in the United States currently share the name Willi. That works out to roughly 1 in every 500,679 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Willi a Common or Rare Name?

Willi is classified as Very 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 Willi Mean?

Willi means "resolute protector" and comes from German origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Willi Most Popular?

The name Willi reached peak popularity in 1958, with 10 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 Willi?

Approximately 662 people named Willi live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 662. That works out to roughly 1 in 500,679 Americans.

Is Willi a rare name?

Willi is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 500,679 Americans has this name.

What does the name Willi mean?

Willi means "resolute protector" and comes from German origins.

Is Willi more male or female?

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

When was Willi most popular?

Willi peaked in 1958 with 10 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 US662
All-Time Births662
1 in X1 in 500,679
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age56
Peak Year1958
World Rank#3,083
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.