unisex name
Willett
WIL-it (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 161
Willett is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 21% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2023 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 1928, when 14 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1913.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Willett Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 45 |
| 1920s | 69 |
| 1930s | 17 |
| 1940s | 15 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 5 |
How Popular Is Willett?
In 2023, Willett 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 Willett
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Willett Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Willett over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Willett
- English WIL-it
Sibling Names for Willett
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Willett — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Willett
How popular is the name Willett?
In 2023, Willett 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 Willett a girl's or a boy's name?
Willett is used for both girls and boys. About 21% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Willett?
Willett has 2 syllables.
When was Willett most popular?
Willett peaked in 1928, when 14 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.