girl's name
Willye
WIL-ee (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 366
Willye is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1959 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 figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1923, when 15 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1901.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Willye Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1900s to 1950s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 20 |
| 1910s | 81 |
| 1920s | 99 |
| 1930s | 49 |
| 1940s | 86 |
| 1950s | 31 |
How Popular Is Willye?
In 1959, Willye was given to 6 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 Willye
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Willye Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Willye over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Willye
- English WIL-ee
Sibling Names for Willye
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Willye — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Willye
How popular is the name Willye?
In 1959, Willye was given to 6 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 Willye a girl's or a boy's name?
Willye is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Willye?
Willye has 2 syllables.
When was Willye most popular?
Willye peaked in 1923, when 15 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.