How Many People Are Named Willene?

Complete statistics for the name Willene in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Willene
Very Rare
2,928
Estimated People
1 in 112,705
1 in X Americans
1929
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
2,928 (100%)
0%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 89

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 241
Arkansas 212
Florida 12
Georgia 670
Illinois 5
Kentucky 5
Missouri 11
Mississippi 57
North Carolina 28
Oklahoma 36
South Carolina 73
Tennessee 175
Texas 89
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 57.1%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Willene

How Many People Have the Name Willene in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,928 people in the United States currently share the name Willene. That works out to roughly 1 in every 112,705 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity checker.

Is Willene a Common or Rare Name?

Willene is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Willene Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Willene are covered in full on the Willene name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Willene Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Willene in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female. Willene is used almost exclusively as a female name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Willene Most Popular?

The name Willene reached peak popularity in 1929, with 97 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Willene Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Willene across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Willene?

Approximately 2,928 people in the United States share the name Willene, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Willene a rare name?

Willene is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 112,705 Americans has this name.

What does the name Willene mean?

The meaning and origin of Willene is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Willene more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Willene are male and 100% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Willene most popular?

The name Willene reached its peak in 1929, with 97 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People2,928
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 112,705
GenderFemale
Avg Age89
Peak Year1929
Male %0%
Female %100%

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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 for full details.