boy's name

Vilius

VIL-yus (Lithuanian)

  • Origin Lithuanian
  • Gender Boy
  • Syllables 2
  • Letters 6
  • Births on record 27

Vilius is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2012 it was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.

  • Vilius is a name of Lithuanian origin.
  • Peaked in England and Wales in 2010, when 5 babies were given the name.
  • It has largely dropped out of use in England and Wales.
  • First appears in birth records in 2006.
  • 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.

Vilius Over Time

Births per decade in England and Wales, 2000s to 2010s.

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Births named Vilius by decade in England and Wales
Decade Births
2000s 9
2010s 12

How Popular Is Vilius?

In 2012, Vilius was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.

Where Vilius Is Used

Ireland #744 3 in 2014
England & Wales #4,154 4 in 2012

The bar shows how near the top of each country's list the name sits, on a scale where #1 fills the row and #1,000 is a sliver. The figures beside it are the real rank and the babies recorded that year.

Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.

Names That Peaked Alongside Vilius

These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.

Parents Who Like Vilius Also Like

Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Vilius over the last century — the same taste, a different name.

How to Say Vilius

  • Lithuanian VIL-yus

Sibling Names for Vilius

Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Vilius — the two things that make a sibling set grate.

Common Questions About Vilius

How popular is the name Vilius?

In 2012, Vilius was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.

Is Vilius a girl's or a boy's name?

Vilius is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.

How many syllables are in Vilius?

Vilius has 2 syllables.

When was Vilius most popular?

Vilius peaked in 2010, when 5 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.