How Many People Are Named Willoughby?
Complete statistics for the name Willoughby: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Willoughby is a very rare name for boys, with only 151 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 2,180,266 Americans. This name has seen a rise in popularity recently, peaking in 2021 with 17 births.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 60All 309 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: 2021Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Willoughby Through the Generations
Willoughby stands out as a name that's been around but hasn't gained widespread usage until more recent times. With 151 individuals carrying this name in the US, it's clear that it's a niche choice. The majority of those named Willoughby are over 60, indicating that while it's a modern name, it's also one that's becoming more popular among younger parents. Interestingly, the peak year for Willoughby was 2021, showing a promising trend for its future.
⭐ Famous People Named Willoughby
Willoughby is a masculine given name which may refer to:Willoughby Aston (disambiguation), three Aston baronets Willoughby J. Edbrooke (1843–1896), American architect Willoughby Gray (1916–1993), English actor Willoughby Hamilton (1864–1943), Irish tennis, football and badminton player Willoughby D. Miller (1853–1907), American dentist and the first oral microbiologist Willoughby Norrie, 1st Baron Norrie (1893–1977), British Army lieutenant-general, Governor of South Australia and Governor-General of New Zealand Willoughby Sharp (1936–2008), American artist, independent curator, independent pu…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Willoughby's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Willoughby
How Many People Have the Name Willoughby?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 15,522 people in the United States currently share the name Willoughby. That works out to roughly 1 in every 21,354 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Willoughby a Common or Rare Name?
Willoughby 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 Willoughby Mean?
Willoughby means "creative variant of Will" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Willoughby in SSA data, approximately 44% are male and 56% are female.
When Was Willoughby Most Popular?
The name Willoughby reached peak popularity in 2021, with 17 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Willoughby?
Approximately 15,522 people named Willoughby live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 15,522. That works out to roughly 1 in 21,354 Americans.
Is Willoughby a rare name?
Willoughby is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 21,354 Americans has this name.
What does the name Willoughby mean?
Willoughby means "creative variant of Will" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Willoughby more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 44% of people named Willoughby are male and 56% are female.
When was Willoughby most popular?
Willoughby peaked in 2021 with 17 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.