girl's name
Willene
wih-LEEN (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 2,928
Willene is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1975 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1929, when 97 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1905.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Willene Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1900s to 1970s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 20 |
| 1910s | 234 |
| 1920s | 697 |
| 1930s | 779 |
| 1940s | 614 |
| 1950s | 372 |
| 1960s | 178 |
| 1970s | 34 |
How Popular Is Willene?
In 1975, Willene was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Willene
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Willene Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Willene over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Willene
- English wih-LEEN
Sibling Names for Willene
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Willene — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Willene
How popular is the name Willene?
In 1975, Willene was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Willene a girl's or a boy's name?
Willene is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Willene?
Willene has 2 syllables.
When was Willene most popular?
Willene peaked in 1929, when 97 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.