54,051births recorded
5Countries
1Variants
1880Peak · United States
#2539United States 2025
Willis is a boy name family recorded 54,051 times in 5 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in the United States (#2539 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 1880, at 82.4 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Willis
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willis | English | 53,154 | 🇺🇸 United States | #2539 | 1880 | ▼ 22 % |
| Willis | English | 509 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1928 | – |
| Willis | English | 238 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 2012 | – |
| Willis | English | 145 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 2001 | – |
| Willis | English | 5 | 🇨🇦 Alberta | – | 1981 | – |
Questions about Willis
How popular is the name Willis?
In 2025 it ranked #2539 in the United States. Official registers record 54,051 births across 5 countries.
When was Willis most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 1880, at 82.4 births per 100,000.
Is Willis a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Willis is a boy name.