boy's name
Willi
- Origin German
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 474
Willi is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2008 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
- Willi is a name of German origin.
- Peaked in France in 1941, when 30 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1902.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Willi over time
Births per decade in France, 1900s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 45 |
| 1910s | 70 |
| 1920s | 25 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 110 |
| 1950s | 30 |
| 1960s | 20 |
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 2000s | 10 |
How popular is Willi?
In 2009, Willi was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
Where Willi is used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names that peaked alongside Willi
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
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Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Willi over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
Sibling names for Willi
Names from the same era that won't rhyme or share an initial with Willi — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common questions about Willi
How popular is the name Willi?
In 2009, Willi was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
Is Willi a girl's or a boy's name?
Willi is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Willi?
Willi has 2 syllables.
When was Willi most popular?
Willi peaked in 1941, when 30 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.