Willie
Willie: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ΛwΙͺli/
Meaning and origin of Willie
- A diminutive of the male given name William.
- A diminutive of the female given name Wilhelmina or a feminine diminutive of William, often in the form Willie Mae.
Etymology
From Will + -ie.
How popular is Willie?
Since 1880, 146,197 girls and 450,188 boys in the U.S. have been named Willie (25% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #54 in 1909. Its highest rank for boys was #11 in 1910. In 2025, 156 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Willie FAQ
What does the name Willie mean?
A diminutive of the male given name William. A diminutive of the female given name Wilhelmina or a feminine diminutive of William, often in the form Willie Mae. From Will + -ie.
How popular is the name Willie?
Since 1880, 146,197 girls and 450,188 boys in the U.S. have been named Willie (25% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #54 in 1909. Its highest rank for boys was #11 in 1910. In 2025, 156 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Willie a boy or girl name?
Willie is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (146,197 girls and 450,188 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880β2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.